General Labourer

Sofina Foods - Mitchell, Ontario
General Labourer - $19.67/hr.

About Us
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We are a privately owned Canadian company with operations across Canada and the UK employing over 12,000 employees. We take pride in providing great tasting, high quality food products.

What's in it for you?
4-day work week
Weekly pay starting at $19.67/hr.
Hourly rate increase to $20.72 after 720 worked hours probation
Full benefits and company matched pension plan after probation
Annual pay increases and bonus's
Employee referral program

**Work location**: 5921 Frank St. Mitchell ON, N0K 1N0

**Shift start times**: 5:00am OR 5:15am OR 10:00am

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor(s), the General Labourer performs a variety of manual or machine-assisted tasks with duties involved in the processing of meat (i.e., turkey) products ready for shipment. The position requires initiative, willingness to learn all processes and to follow strict hygiene and health and safety regulations.

**A typical day**:

- Cut, skin, trim and prepare various cuts of poultry
- Portion meat to Company specifications to control waste
- Utiliz knives for trimming and portioning with ease and control
- Remove organs and other parts from turkey
- Cut turkey into primal cuts for further processing or packaging
- Remove bones from meat
- Other duties as required

**Working Environment**:

- Perform tasks which are repetitive
- Strong hand/eye coordination
- Abiltiy to lift a min of 30 pounds, and ability to stand for extended hours
- Physically demanding, fast-paced work
- Must be able to work in a cold, damp environment
- Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
- Must be dependable and punctual
- High school education or equivalent

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS MUST BE PASSED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

MIT

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.