Production Line Worker

**Production Line Worker**

**Sliced FC**

Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)

Calgary, AB

**Status**: Full Time

**Shift**: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Saturday (5days/week, days may vary) OT may be required

**Wage**: $16.50

**Sliced FC is a Fresh Cut Processor with two state of the art facilities located in Western Canada. We provide a wide assortment of fruit and vegetable products utilizing produce sourced from certified growers around the world We are continually growing our selection of food service and retail items, and we specialize in designing custom programs to fit our customers' needs. By being flexible, innovative, and having the ability to deliver within hours to surrounding areas, the Sliced FC team is able to provide long lasting fresh-cut produce.**
- **City Transit is not available. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work**_

**Focus**

The primary focus of the Production Line Worker is to ensure that production targets are met in a timely fashion, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. The position is a valuable part of our production team.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Regular stacking of pallets with a weight of up to 40lbs
- Work on the fresh produce production line with consistent speed and accuracy
- Willingness to perform work with knives and other kitchen utensils that involves cutting, peeling and scooping produce
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Maintain productivity and efficiency without compromising quality
- Operate machinery correctly and safely
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Report any deviation on equipment or utensils conditions
- Report any concerns or foreign material in the Raw material, Work in Progress or Finished Product
- Notify management of any actual or potential Food Safety issue.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
- Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices which includes observing all policies & procedures and following all written & verbal instructions

**Key Attributes and Skills**
- Must be fluent in English Language (verbal, written and counting)
- Reliable and punctual
- High Energy
- Safety conscious
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Initiative

**Education and Experience**:

- Previous food handling experience is an asset but not required
- Experience with cutting with knives would be an asset
- First aid training would be an asset

**Working Conditions**
- Hours may be irregular and in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
- Work outside ordinary office hours (including weekends, evenings and holidays) may be required

**Physical Requirements**
- Prolonged periods of standing
- Ability to grasp, manipulate, move, and assemble objects
- Frequent lifting, carrying of up to 40lbs
- Frequent walking
- Occasional handling of cleaning tools
- Working in a consistent temperature of 2 degrees Celsius

**About the Star Group**

We love fresh produce **The Star Group** operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world. Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you

**Why Us?**
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Positive and fun work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Be part of an exciting industry

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- City transit is not available. Do you have reliable transportation to get you to and from work?
- Are you fluent in English Language (verbal, written and counting)?
- We will be doing In Person interviews within 2 weeks that you must be able to attend in person. Are you ready to start work as soon as possible? If not, please explain.

**Experience**:

- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Cutting with knives: 1 year (preferred)
- First Aid: 1 year (preferred)