Foothills Creamery, a butter and ice cream producer in Western Canada, is looking for a Production Worker to join their production team in Calgary, AB. If you're a hardworking individual who is looking for a physical and steady-paced manufacturing position and loves free ice cream, then apply to be part of our team!
Job Description:
The Production Worker is a valuable part of the production team, which is responsible for meeting company production targets while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. The Production Worker sets up production, operates processing equipment, packages and labels products, and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.
We are looking to fill two Production Operator positions:
(1) Afternoon Shift with typical hours of 2:00pm - 10:00pm.
(1) Morning Shift with typical hours of 6:00am - 2:00pm.
Responsibilities:
- Load or unload ingredients and products to or from the production line
- Package butter and ice cream products into boxes
- Monitor finished products to ensure they are produced and packaged according to specifications
- Operate, clean, and sanitize food processing and packaging equipment
- Perform routine checks to ensure proper and consistent operation of machinery
- Maintain accurate and detailed production and sanitation records
- Provide support to production team members and other staff
- Perform housekeeping tasks during the shift
Requirements:
We require an applicant that has thorough attention to detail and can work with others. Having a background in manufacturing or production is strongly preferred especially from a food and beverage environment. Applicants must be willing to work weekdays. Additional requisites are as follows:
- Able to regularly lift up to 25kg
- Able to withstand noise and freezing environments for short periods of time (-25C)
- Previous food handling or sanitation training is strongly preferred
- Previous experience with pallet jacks and power jacks
- Previous experience in manufacturing or production line is an asset
- Math, analytical skills, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are essential
- Good verbal and written skills for communicating effectively with others
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and extended periods of standing
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits (extended health, dental, prescription) and health spending account
- Group pension plans with generous company matching
- Multiple opportunities to grow your career
- Participation in committees and company events
- Free premium ice cream and butter products every month for all staff!
- Free soft serve in our lunch room!
Foothills Creamery Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest in Foothills Creamery Ltd. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work for Foothills Creamery LTD.?
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person