Company: Island Farmhouse Poultry Ltd.
Business Information: Located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Island Farmhouse Poultry is a fourth-generation family-owned poultry processor dedicated to producing high-quality chicken products for local communities across British Columbia. We are committed to food safety, quality, and providing fresh locally produced poultry products consumers can trust.
Business Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2 (head office)
Work Location: 1615 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N1
Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions: 8 Laborer, meat-packing plant
Job Description:
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Transport raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the processing plant manually or using powered equipment.
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Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
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Measure and portion poultry products for further processing and packaging.
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Measures the appropriate seasoning for the various meat marinades.
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Weighs the product on scales and then produce labels from the computer.
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Place poultry products onto conveyor systems for weighing, cutting, and further processing.
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Follow production, food safety, and workplace safety procedures while working on the processing line.
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Feed and unload food products processing machines.
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Hang chickens from the chiller to the sizing line.
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Perform other production and sanitation related duties as required.
Requirements:
Education: Secondary School Graduation Certificate
Experience: On-the-job training will be provided. Previous experience working in a food-processing environment is considered an asset.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
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Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, fast paced environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Manual dexterity for trimming poultry.
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Must be able to stand 100% of the workday at a moving conveyor line.
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Perform repetitive motion.
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Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 60 lbs. (27kg).
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Basic English is considered an asset.
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Reliability
Personal Suitability: Accurate, Flexibility, Reliability
Weight handling: Up to 27 kg (60 lbs.)
Salary: $20.00 at 35- Hours per week
Benefits: Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, Medical equipment, Employee Milestones, Employee Gift Cards and Discounted Chicken.