Packaging Associate (Afternoon Shift) - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Job summary

The Packaging Associate is responsible for weighing, portioning, and packaging meat products while operating machinery like vacuum sealers and tumblers. They must also ensure product integrity, apply labels, and maintain a clean and safe workstation.

Job details

Our Company Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company specializing in custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, major foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and other emerging markets. Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest-quality products. Achieving this mission depends on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees! Our company culture is built on the expertise and experience of our team and is driven by five key pillars that guide us every day: Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation. Why Work at Stampede? Starting wage of $18.85 per hour Weekly pay via direct deposit Inclusive work environment Comprehensive benefits package Employee Assistance Program Paid break periods On-site parking & accessible by bus route We are currently hiring for our Afternoon Shift. Afternoon Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM (includes a shift premium). Hours subject to change. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Move portioned meat products from conveyor belts into various packaging, including vacuum-sealed bags and boxes. Weigh and portion diced meat, placing it into bags, trays, or vacuum machines. Transport meat products using carts or pans between workstations. Distribute meat from carts to conveyor belts using gloved hands. Load meat into injectors, vacuum machines, or tumblers. Place meat onto racks or into boxes. Verify product weights using scales. Seal packaged products using hand sealers. Sort products and ensure package integrity. Apply labels to packages. Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions. Adhere to all quality and safety guidelines. Perform additional duties as needed. Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Excellent hand-eye coordination Basic math skills Comfortable working in a cold environment Willingness to comply with safety procedures Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts Willingness to assist with general cleanup and additional tasks as assigned Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Positive attitude and strong communication skills Team player We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Stampede Culinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The Packaging Associate is responsible for weighing, portioning, and packaging meat products while operating machinery like vacuum sealers and tumblers. They must also ensure product integrity, apply labels, and maintain a clean and safe workstation.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods in a cold environment. Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid break periods
• On-site parking
• Shift premium

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sorting · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hand-eye coordination
• Basic math
• Lifting
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Packaging
• Weighing
• Labeling
• Sorting
• Cleaning

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades

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