Packaging Associate

**Our Company**

Stampede Meat North Inc. (SMNI) is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best quality meat or vegetable-based products. Our ability to satisfy this mission depends largely on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees

Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; _Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation._

** SIGNING BONUS FOR DIRECT HIRES: $200 AFTER 6-MONTHS AND $200 AFTER 1-YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT**

**WHY WORK AT STAMPEDE MEAT?**
- Starting wage of $16.00 per hour (**_skilled positions can go up to $23.41 per hour_**)
- Opportunities for advancement (**Machine Operators**, **Blender/Grinders**, **Team Leader**)
- Stable full-time employment, no rotational shifts
- Weekly pay by direct deposit.
- Inclusive work environment, that is open to everyone
- Employee referral bonus program ($200 after 6 months, plus another $200 after 1 year of employment).
- Comprehensive benefits package after 3 months - dental care, vision care, extended health care
- Pension plan after 6 months of service with the company
- BBQ's and Employee Recognition Program
- Employee assistance program (focusing on the preservation of the positive mental health and well-being employees)
- Safety boots reimbursement program ($ 150 per year towards new safety boots)
- Paid break periods
- On-site Parking & Bus Route Assessable

We are currently looking for new team members to join our day and afternoon shifts.
- **Day Shift**: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- ** Afternoon Shift**: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM (**includes $0.50/hr. shift premium)**

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following**:

- Move portion meat products from conveyor belt into various packaging including vacuum film and boxes.
- Portion diced meat by weighing the meat and packaging the meat into a bag/tray and/or placing the meat into a vacuum machine
- Move meat product with a cart/pan from one area to another.
- Distribute meat with gloved hands from the cart to the conveyor belt.
- Place meat from a cart/pan to the injectors, vacuum machine, and or tumbler.
- Place meat on a rack/box.
- Verify the weight of meat or vegetable products by weighing them on a scale.
- Take finished product packaged in a bag and seal the bag with a hand sealer machine.
- Sort product and ensure package integrity
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team and follow directions.
- Adherence to all quality and safety guidelines.
- Performs other duties, as needed.

**Requirements**:

- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Basic mathematical skills
- Able to work in a cool environment (we mean that both ways
- we're awesome and our plant is kept at a cool 2-4-degree temperature)
- Ability to comply with strict sanitation processes and all safety procedures
- Able to stand for long stretches during shift times
- Able to help with general cleanup and other tasks as assigned
- comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Team Player

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Meat North Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede Meat North Inc. if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.