Processing Opertaor Job in Irving, Canada

We are seeking qualified candidates for Machine Operators and Forklift Operators for our New Annan location for future needs. The successful candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is willing to work with us. This is an opening of upcoming needs. If you are interested in working with Cavendish Farms, please submit your application here. When future positions become available, we will be in touch.

• Machine Operators
• Forklift Operators

We value your interest and encourage you to apply online through our website. Your application will be reviewed, and only potential candidates will be contacted when we have an opening available that matches your skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Box opening and bag opening
• Stack boxes onto equipment and onto pallets
• General clean up around work station
• Ongoing clean up and sanitation of the work area
• Assist in packaging, clean up, etc.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Follow safe work procedures.
• Reporting immediately to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or acts.
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP rules.
• Participate in food safety and quality programs of the facility within the specific role
• Reporting of food safety, food security and quality concerns to the immediate supervisor
• Participate in sanitation activities

Qualifications

• Be available for 12 hour shifts rotational shift
• Be hard working and reliable
• Able to work alone for extended periods of time
• Work in a safe, efficient manner
• Follow personal hygiene rules
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting and occasional lifting of up to 50lbs
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Physical Requirements:

• Stand/Walk for 12 hours
• Squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use of ladders, stairs
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs/23kg
• Occasional carrying up to 50lbs/23kg
• Pushing up to 50lbs/23kg
• Pulling up to 50lbs/23kg

Required Training:

• HACCP
• Personal Hygiene
• WHIMIS and Chemical Training
• Food Safety
• Lifting and Pulling
• Lockout Training
• Onsite equipment training
• GMP

About the Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.