About the role
Work in a team-based setting, operating various equipment and/or performing tasks that contribute to the production of high-quality spice items. Ensuring production targets are met in a timely fashion, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Requires a variety of physical tasks in the repacking, blending, and labeling of spices. The job demands strict policies to prevent cross-contamination as our spice products contain many CFIA recognized allergen ingredients. The use of restricted packing areas as well as individually assigned tools.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work within a team to produce spice items for the foodservice and retail markets.
- Learn to use scales, measuring instruments, food processors, and packaging equipment.
- Help ensure that the quality and freshness of spice products is always maintained throughout the department.
- Employees must follow company policy regarding the production of spices and the proper use of equipment. Including:
- Preparation of all spice products including blending, weighing, repacking, and labeling as needed.
- Clean and sanitize spice areas between product switch overs and at shift end.
- Equipment safety.
- Critical Control Points of allergens.
- Must understand and work within all HACCP policies and procedures.
- Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Lead Hand/Production Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum acceptable qualifications, experience & personal qualities required by the job holder)
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (English).
- Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
- Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed):
- Food Safe Level 1
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
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About ISLANDS WEST PRODUCE
Islands West is a locally owned and operated wholesale produce distribution company who are currently the leader in produce distribution in the Vancouver Island Region. Islands West is based in Victoria B.C. and supplies fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables to many of Vancouver Island’s finest restaurants, grocery stores, institutions, schools, hospitals, and many other food service facilities. We also deliver to a number of customers on the mainland. Islands West has been in operation for over 25 years and we pride ourselves in both customer service and quality with satisfaction guaranteed. If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West has the right job for you!
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About the role
Work in a team-based setting, operating various equipment and/or performing tasks that contribute to the production of high-quality spice items. Ensuring production targets are met in a timely fashion, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Requires a variety of physical tasks in the repacking, blending, and labeling of spices. The job demands strict policies to prevent cross-contamination as our spice products contain many CFIA recognized allergen ingredients. The use of restricted packing areas as well as individually assigned tools.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work within a team to produce spice items for the foodservice and retail markets.
- Learn to use scales, measuring instruments, food processors, and packaging equipment.
- Help ensure that the quality and freshness of spice products is always maintained throughout the department.
- Employees must follow company policy regarding the production of spices and the proper use of equipment. Including:
- Preparation of all spice products including blending, weighing, repacking, and labeling as needed.
- Clean and sanitize spice areas between product switch overs and at shift end.
- Equipment safety.
- Critical Control Points of allergens.
- Must understand and work within all HACCP policies and procedures.
- Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Lead Hand/Production Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum acceptable qualifications, experience & personal qualities required by the job holder)
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (English).
- Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
- Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed):
- Food Safe Level 1
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
Not the right fit? Search for Spice Worker jobs in Victoria, BC
About ISLANDS WEST PRODUCE
Islands West is a locally owned and operated wholesale produce distribution company who are currently the leader in produce distribution in the Vancouver Island Region. Islands West is based in Victoria B.C. and supplies fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables to many of Vancouver Island’s finest restaurants, grocery stores, institutions, schools, hospitals, and many other food service facilities. We also deliver to a number of customers on the mainland. Islands West has been in operation for over 25 years and we pride ourselves in both customer service and quality with satisfaction guaranteed. If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West has the right job for you!