Job Description

JOB TITLE – Production Team Member/General Labourer   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Production Team Member in the Burnbrae Processing Station, you will have a variety of responsibilities, including cooking, inspecting, and packaging our egg products in a fast-paced, industrial food processing environment. We're looking for people who are detail-oriented, committed to the safety and quality of the food products we produce, and who take the initiative to solve problems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cooked, controlled, and packaged our eggs and egg products on a production line for various customers.
• Prepare finished products for shipment (e.g., pack, fill out appropriate paperwork, build pallets, etc.).
• Notice details and take action to solve problems while performing repetitive tasks.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a food production environment
• Maintain a positive work environment by cooperating with co-workers and management through the way you act and communicate.
• Communicate regularly with Production operators, co-workers, management, and quality assurance personnel to ensure our facility upholds egg quality standards and produces a quality product.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintain sanitary conditions, and report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Follow HACCP practices and promote our safety culture by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reporting all incidents, accidents, and unsafe acts or conditions observations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP would be an asset.
• Safe food handling procedures and use of appropriate PPE
• Previous factory work or equivalent experience  
• Ability to work within a team setting as well as independently
• The flexibility to work various shifts, including days, afternoons, and weekends
• Excellent work ethic
• Proven commitment to safety and quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well as a member of a team
• Ability to safely lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly throughout shift while bending and twisting in variety movements
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Certificate or equivalent Preferred
• At least one (1) year of experience in the food industry, food processing is desirable and/or the manufacturing environment is an asset.
  • Our plant is an industrial food-processing environment, which requires high temperatures.

JOB TYPES

Full-time, permanent

LANGUAGE OF WORK

English

SALARY

From $19.54 – 23.01$ / Hour

Progression through the wage range will occur at regular intervals, based on tasks performed, hours worked, and premiums will be granted for afternoon and weekend shifts.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

The following benefits will be available 3 months after the first day of employment:

• Health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• 5 paid sick days per year

LOCATION OF WORK

This position is based in Brockville, ON (260 Central Avenue, Brockville, ON, K6V 4N8) and occasionally in Lyn, ON (3356 County Rd. #27, Lyn, ON, K0E 1M0).

CONTACT INFORMATION

For those interested in applying, please send your resume to Angie Catano at acatano@burnbraefarms.com or call her at 613-213-2567.

Burnbrae Farms welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. All replies are appreciated and will be carefully considered, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.