Plant General Labourer

Cavendish Farms is currently seeking an individual for the position of

Plant General Labourer

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.

Relationships and Contacts:
Assist in the unloading of raw material, supporting areas of processing as well as general cleaning and sanitation of the machines and plant. The General Labourer reports to the Shift Manager. This person will interact with all plant employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to identify potential hazards
• Open communication with peers/support groups (upstream/downstream, process engineers, mechanics, technicians, QA, etch.)
• Ensure the plant meets Irving Standards (interior/exterior premises plant sanitation)
• Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Update daily management boards and documents
• Take direction from Shift Managers and Packaging Supervisors
• Guide trailers into bins
• Ensure truck rotation is fast and efficient
• Potato inventory
• Relieve other General Labors for breaks, vacation, and sickness
• Relieve or assist Utility Operator and Raw Graders
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of customer expectations and requirements
• Able to work shift work and weekends
• Able to work well with others and alone
• Be hard working and reliable
• Work in a safe, efficient manner
• Follow personal hygiene rules
• JD Edwards Operating System
• Process and Applicable Equipment 101
• Problem solving and troubleshoot skills
• Understanding of machine functionality and processes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for 12 hours
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs
• Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 23kg
• Occasional carrying up to 50lbs/23kg
• Occasional push/pull up to 50lb/23kg
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work in cold environments

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Aug 21, 2024