Production Associate (seasonal)

Production Associate

Location: 3520 Laird Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Shift: Morning and/or Afternoon including weekends & holidays

Note: This is a seasonal part-time contract (4 month) role that requires flexibility to work any day between Tuesday and Sunday. Shift schedules may vary based on operational needs, including occasional evenings or weekends. Preference will be given to candidates who can accommodate a flexible schedule.

About The Role

Are you ready to join an exciting and dynamic team? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us as a Production Associate. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our production process.

As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for receiving raw ingredients, preparing raw ingredients, assisting cooks and chefs during the cooking process, plating of meals, and fulfilling boxes for customer orders while following all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures. Other tasks as assigned.

What You Will Be Doing

Work in any of the following functional areas as required; Kitchen, Plating, Pick and Pack, Shipping/Receiving as designated by the reporting manager

Ensure quality of product meets Company Standards

Ensure accuracy when weighing or portioning products

Ensure accuracy and efficiency at designated ship out stations

Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas within the facility, ensuring all waste and packaging are properly categorized and disposed and/or recycled of as per instructions and training

Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

Foster a positive and respectful work environment by maintaining professional communication and behavior with coworkers and promoting a sense of teamwork and collaboration

Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations

Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer

Qualifications

At a minimum, you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Has experience standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize, remain calm and alert while multitasking in a fast-paced and deadline oriented environment.
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Familiar with MS Office and/or Google Apps and comfortable learning new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, in addition to having strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required

6 months of experience in food production facility is an asset

Level 1 First Aid is considered an asset.

What You'll Get In Return

Competitive salary and health benefits

Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts

75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription

High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada

Opportunity to learn and grow

Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions: It's no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.