Qualification and Position Requirements :
Equipment & Trouble Shooting Skills :
Assemble Grinders set up
Use fork to ensure all meat is out of the vat blending operation
Add ingredients as required blending operation
Bring samples to the lab blending operation
Push trucks to staging area
Spread ground meat in vat
Complete required paperwork
Demonstrated ability to perform basic to moderate troubleshooting on equipment
Ability to make decisions, anticipate problems and make appropriate changes
Ability to establish priorities in their work area
Ability to competently operate all equipment in the blending / grinding area
Need to be able to operate a forklift and walkie
Quality & Food Safety Skills :
Thorough, accurate, and neat completion of forms for HACCP & Quality Assurance (including bringing product to the lab for testing)
Product quality checks against customer and internal specifications
Ability to maintain cleanliness of areas of responsibility
Health and Safety :
Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements
Lifting, bending, pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs
Overhead reaching, gripping with both hands
Prolonged standing
Climbing stairs
Communication, Cooperation & Continuous Improvement Skills :
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Positive interaction and information sharing with Associates and Salaried Team
Active participation in Work Group meetings
Ability to obtain pertinent information, evaluate information objectively and explore alternative solutions to problems and improved ways of completing job tasks
Willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities
Cross-shift communication
Other duties as required by the supervisors
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations mapleleaf.
com or 905-285-5862. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.