Packer, vegetables

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No experience (will train)

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dirty

WORK SETTING

• Rural area
• Various locations

TASKS

• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Clean work area

TYPE OF CROPS

• Mushrooms

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Hand tools

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you currently a student?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day
• Weekend

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Wellness program

SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Does not require Canadian work experience

SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities