Meat Processing Plant General Labourers Day Shift

Highland Packers Ltd.

We have been producing fresh high-quality meat products for over 60 years. Delivering all around the Niagara, Hamilton, and Toronto regions.

General Labourer
We are currently looking for permanent full-time employees (this opportunity is not suitable for students) available to work Days - Monday through Saturday (Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday) on 9 hour shifts between 6am-4pm (OT available) within our meat production area. You will be helping further process and organize meat products to prepare them for delivery. There are advancement opportunities to move into a meat cutter/butcher role for the right candidates. We are not on a bus route, you will need to have your own transportation.

Why Work at Highland?

  • Starting wage at $18.25/hour
  • Accelerated wage increases available during first 2 years of employment with reviews every 4 months
  • Weekly pay by direct deposit on Thursday
  • Stable full-time day hours; no rotating shifts
  • Benefit package for you and your family at 3 months service (health, dental, life insurance & LTD)
  • Pension plan and company match at 2 years service
  • On-site training and company provided equipment

Work environment

  • Physically demanding and fast paced
  • Handling of heavy loads - lifting 50pnds
  • Departments are refrigerated/Colder conditions
  • Noisy and some areas may have odours
  • Transport raw material, finished products and packaging materials throughout plant and warehouse manually, or with powered equipment
  • Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
  • Remove filled containers from conveyors and manually pack goods into bags or other containers
  • Clean Work Areas
  • Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
  • Sort, pack, crate and package materials and product
  • Preform general labouring duties

Abilities:

  • Experience in Food Processing is an asset
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines
  • Ability to lift approximately 50lbs
  • Ability to preform physical and repetitive job duties
  • A commitment to safety and quality practices
  • Attention to detail and also demonstrate hand-eye coordination
  • Basic English communication skills
  • Computer skills considered an asset
  • You are legally eligible to work in Canada

Hours:

Must be available to work hours as posted above for day - Nine hour shifts (OT available)

Notes:

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request, Highland Packers will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support the participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Highland Packers appreciates your interest, please be advised only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

WE ARE NOT ON A BUS ROUTE, YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED.

This position is not suitable for students.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount

Licence/Certification:

  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency? (required)
  • drivers licence, we are not on a bus route (required)

Work Location: In person

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