JD Sweid Foods is one of the largest poultry and red meat further processors in Canada. We service both the retail and food service channels and offer high quality products that deliver on taste. With locations in Langley, BC and Waterloo, ON, we employ over 600 people nationally. At JD Sweid we have created something special: A better place to work and feel like a part of a team. Many employees start just expecting a pay cheque but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training during your early days. We always try to promote from existing employees by creating internal advancement to all employees. We are currently looking to add a Machine Operator at our Langley facility:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper assembly of equipment needed for planed production in a safe and efficient manner. Operate and adjust equipment for optimum results
- Maximize efficiencies where possible, minimize down time, efficient change-over of products and reporting mechanical problems promptly
- Coordinate with further processing to ensure constant flow of product from tote.
- Perform all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Organize dry goods to ensure compliance with specifications of the customer product
- Monitor hoppers and keep level topped up for optimum production flow.
- Adhere to Food Safety, HACCP and Safety principals at all times
- Other duties as directed by Production Lead Hands and Supervisors
Qualifications:
- Able to handle heavy lifting of up to 25kg bags
- Experience with food safety and HACCP principles
- Must be dependable and hold an above average attendance record
- Strong mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills and able to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work well under pressure and with little supervision
- Responsible to maintain a hand truck and or forklift license
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.35-$21.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location