Meat Packer

**About You**

**Are you willing to learn and are able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic work environment?**

**Do you have a track record of adherence to health & safety and food safety processes?**

Then read on to learn about our Meat Packer opportunity in Etobicoke. This role will appeal to people who have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and take pride in doing a good job.

**Shift**

**Monday to Friday, approximately 2 pm to 10 pm, with flexibility to work overtime as needed**

**Pay**

**We offer a competitive hourly rate $16.50 to start with ongoing incremental increases of 50 cents per hour post probation and meeting standards**

**Plus $1.00 per hour shift differential**

**Plus Company paid benefits**

**About Us**

The Lamb Company is a farmer owned cooperative that has been in business for over 50 years. We are a leading North American supplier of premium imported beef and lamb brands and specialty meats to the top retail and food service customers. We pride ourselves on the highest safety and quality standards and offer products that are traceable from Pasture to Plate.TM

**About the Role**:
The Packer is responsible for working on the production line manually packing fresh or frozen products into bags and packaged products into boxes as per company standards and customer specifications. The Packer follows instructions from Lead Hand, Supervisor or Manager and ensures all work performed adheres to Food Safety standards as well as Health & Safety regulations and guidelines. This is a labour intensive position requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods of time in a temperature controlled environment.

Core Competencies:

- Accountability and Dependability
- Quality Orientation
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork

Core Values:
Demonstrate and uphold Core Values in interactions with internal and external partners:

- ENGAGEMENT - Displays enthusiasm for job duties and participates in the attainment and advancement of organizational goals and interests.
- INNOVATION - Displays the ability to think outside the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meets current and future needs.
- PROFESSIONALISM - Displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
- RESPECT - Displays an appreciation of different opinions, roles, experiences and backgrounds, follows the chain of command.

**Job Duties**
- Manually pack fresh and frozen product as per customer specifications
- Follow all production procedures as instructed, maintaining high production numbers to meet customer orders
- Understand and review the finished product, recognizing areas of defect and taking appropriate actions to communicate and rectify them
- Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets food safety and quality standards
- Ensure general housekeeping around assigned area or request assistance as needed
- Work effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency
- Follow all standard operating procedures, company policies and provincial and federal safety guidelines
- Participate in training and cross training, and help coworkers as needed
- Other duties shall be assigned as required

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma, or equivalent work experience
- Previous production work considered an asset
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferably in a food manufacturing facility
- Highly punctual with a strong work ethic
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow to work effectively in a diverse work environment
- Willing and able to follow specific instructions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with little supervision
- Ability to work as a team
- Commitment to accuracy and detail oriented
- Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.

**Work Conditions / Physical Demands**:

- Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Work is performed in a combination of environments, including meat production room in temperatures of -1 to +4 degrees Celsius
- Safety equipment is required, e.g. steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
- Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity required
- Overtime as required

**NOTE: As an essential services employer, without the ability to work remotely, we require all workers to have the COVID-19 vaccines.