Meat, Seafood, Poultry Packer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Rate: $23.87

Purpose

The Meat, Seafood, Poultry Packer provides essential support to the production team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The role is responsible for meeting production requirements by Packaging proteins to customer requirements and provide overall support to operations functions.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and packaging of products within specification standards while maximizing yields and minimizing loss. 
• Assemble, disassemble, and operate specialized processing equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with production start up operations as required.
• Complete end of shift activities, including table clean down, product handling, WIP documentation, and line shutdown procedures.
• Maintain efficiency standards and complete all required production, yield, and traceability documentation.
• Maintain proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, tools, and miscellaneous parts throughout production and prior to end of shift shutdown. 
• Ensure all equipment is safe to operate at all times and report any hazards or malfunctions immediately. 
• Maintain housekeeping standards and overall cleanliness of the plant environment. 
• Comply with all Company Health & Safety policies, OHSA requirements, Food Safety, and HACCP regulations. 
• Obtain and maintain required certifications (e.g., pallet jack / walkie operator), as required
• Back up for General Labour classification.

Skills

• 1+ years’ food processing in a cold/freezer environment.
• Ability to work to tight specifications under production pressure
• Lead by example in safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Math skills required to calculate production specification measurements, i.e. weight, yield tests, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to do heavy lifting
• Ability to work in a cooler environment

Certifications

Education

No education required

Experience

0-1 years of experience

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary

Travel Requirements

0-25%

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.