Production Associate

Job summary

Perform various production line tasks including picking, sorting, and packing products onto trays. Ensure strict adherence to food safety programs, machine safety procedures, and 5S standards.

Job details

About Us: Meaty Meats is a specialty retailer focusing on fresh organic meats and charcuterie. We operate two locations in the GTA, focusing on quality goods, curated product selection, and customer experiences. The Production Associate forms an integral part of the Meaty Meats manufacturing process. The successful candidate will be guided by a structured set of work instructions when performing all required tasks within the production facility. All staff adhere to and comply with HACCP, CFIA requirements, and company policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for performing tasks at various positions on all lines of production Pick, sort, and pack products onto trays Read, follow, and perform tasks as directed in work instructions Perform tasks assigned by the supervisor or the manufacturing manager Adhere to machine/equipment safety procedures Removal of waste materials Demonstrate use of the 5S approach at all times Adhere to and comply with the standards and expectations of all food safety programs Report any health and safety incidents or issues to the Supervisor Working Conditions: Food manufacturing environment - wet and/or damp floor, noise level below 85 decibels, smell of raw meats, sights of blood from the meats Temperature ranges from 4 degrees Celsius Regular work week: Monday - Friday, 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Occasional requirement to perform duties and responsibilities after office hours. Education: High school or equivalent Food safety handling certification will be an asset Requirements: 1 year of experience in a food processing facility, preferably in the meat processing industry Able to stand for long hours Ability to perform repetitive tasks Ability to lift 50 lbs Attention to detail Familiar with workplace health and safety, lockout/tagout, machine hazards, 5S, Kaizen, HACCP, and CFIA Exhibit ability to work in a team, accommodate differences, and be willing to make adjustments to meet the overall goals.

What you’ll do

Perform various production line tasks including picking, sorting, and packing products onto trays. Ensure strict adherence to food safety programs, machine safety procedures, and 5S standards.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and one year of experience in food processing, preferably in the meat industry. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long hours, and be familiar with HACCP and CFIA regulations.

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Kaizen · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Repetitive · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Sorting · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Picking
• Sorting
• Packing
• Food Safety
• HACCP
• CFIA Compliance
• 5S Methodology
• Kaizen
• Lockout/Tagout
• Machine Safety
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Trades