Vegetable Packer

Job Description

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Manley Sales

Location: 330 Middlefield Road, Scarborough, ON M1S 5B1
Workplace information: On site
Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Shift, Flexible Hours
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 10 vacancies

Overview
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Will train
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Confined spaces, Wet/damp, Odours, Noisy, Cold/refrigerated, All weather conditions
Work setting: Willing to relocate, Fruit and vegetable processing plant

Job Requirements:
Responsibilities
Tasks

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Pack and unpack goods

Experience and specialization
Type of crops: Vegetables
Type of operation: Packaging
Food specialties: Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other benefits
Paid time off

Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply
By email: hrmanleysales@gmail.com