General Labourers

Conestoga Meats is continuing to grow and we have immediate openings for

The Job :

As part of the Conestoga team you will play an important role providing specialty and retail pork products to over 30 countries from one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada. Not only are there opportunities for production work but you will get the chance to train on specialty knife or machine operator positions to expand your skills. Once hired, you'll see positions posted for plant opportunities including higher skilled jobs, apprenticeships, driver trainee programs as well as office and leadership positions - we pride ourselves on our high volume of internal promotions and leadership development programs

Why Work at Conestoga Meats?

• Starting wage of $20.70 / hr - $23.25 / hr
• 1 dollar raise after 6 months of service to $21.74 / hr
• Afternoon Shift Premium ($1.25 / hr)
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Optional daily and weekend overtime available
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD)
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses
• Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team

Job Responsibilities:

• Physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment
• Handling of heavy loads
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials throughout plant and warehouse manually, or with powered equipment
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks
• Feed and unload food, beverage and associated products processing machines
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers
• Remove filled containers from conveyors and manually pack goods into bags, boxes or other containers
• Clean work areas and equipment
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties
• Sort, pack, crate and package materials and product

What You Bring To The Position:

• 1 month - less than 7 months experience in a labour related field
• Experience in Food Processing is an asset
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines
• A Functional Work Simulation Assessment must be passed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform physical and repetitive job duties for long periods up to 8 hours per shift
• A commitment to SAFETY and QUALITY practices
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated hand-eye coordination
• Basic English communication skills (verbal and written)
• You are legally eligible to work in Canada
• Completion of some High School education
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

These positions are required for day (starting times vary from 6:00 am - 7:00 am) and afternoon shift (starting times vary from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Monday - Friday.

Candidates will need to find their own transportation as no public transportation is available.

If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About the Company:

Conestoga Meat Packers is a leading processor of premium quality, fresh pork. Based in Breslau, ON, we have been supplying the market with wholesome, delicious pork since 1982. Our company is owned and supplied by a co-operative of Southern Ontario farmers who got into the business because they wanted to supply the Canadian market with the same pork their own families were enjoying. To this day we still pride ourselves on farm fresh pork; By families. For families.