Production Worker

**PRODUCTION WORKER- MEAT PACKAGING**

**6AM - 230PM with potential required overtime**

**Job description**

**Donald's Fine Foods** is part of a family-owned global provider of high quality specialty meat products, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Worker based out of our Mitchell Island, BC location.

Donald’s Fine Foods, has been operating for over 25 years with three plants in British Columbia and one in Saskatchewan, and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

**Company Values**
- **Customer Focused** - Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success
- **Integrity** - Fairness, honesty, responsibility, and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the company
- **People** - We treat our employees, customers, suppliers, and the community with trust and respect
- **Quality** - Uncompromising standards in everything we do
- **Safety** - We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our company.

The Production Worker (Meat Packaging) position is a full-time (approximately 40 hours/week) at our Mitchell Island facility (located at 11528 Eburne Way), and involves working Monday to Friday. (Shifts will be between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.).

**Wages & Benefits**:

- Based on your experience within the meat industry, the wage ranges is: $16.57 - $21.18 and in accordance with the wages outlined with the Collective Agreement.
- Shuttle Service**:We provide pick up **at Fraser & Marine Drive, Knight & 47th, Knight & 49th, Fraser & 54th and **drop off** at Knight Bridge.
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits Plan which includes: medication coverage, paramedical coverage and vision care.
- Free sandwiches every Friday
- RRSP matching after a year of continuous employment.
- Bi-weekly $40.00 Perfect Attendance Bonus (After 1 month of passing probation). Annual total: $500
- Employee discount Meat Purchase Program
- Growth, Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership Plan)
- Annual Family Days and Christmas Party

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Packaging/Sealing of meat products
- Keep up to production line speed while: bagging, boxing and un-boxing products, labeling, shift sanitation duties, traying, and wrapping.
- Assist with various tasks as assigned by lead hands and production supervisors
- Work as part of a team environment.
- Be willing to adhere to all hygienic food safe and WorkSafeBC requirements in the plant.
- Assisting with various other tasks as needed

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
- Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 60 lbs (27kg).
- Experience in food manufacturing within a fast-paced environment is an asset.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ensure safe and hygienic practices are applied to all tasks performed.
- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

**Required PPEs are provided including**:

- Steel-toed boots, Hard hat
- Hearing protection
- Arm Guard, Mesh Gloves, Rubber Gloves
- Apron and Smock

**We provide pick up **at Fraser & Marine Drive, Knight & 47th, Knight & 49th, Fraser & 54th and **drop off** at Knight Bridge.

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

**Salary**: From $16.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location