Packer
Title: Packer for the Fruit Plant
Status: Seasonal Full Time
Reports To: Fruit Plant Production Manager
Review Date: End of Season
Duties
The Packer will be responsible to manually pack containers of finished product into cases. Any defective packages are to be set aside.
Other Duties
- Must follow all company GMP’s and SOP’s.
- To ensure the correct number of containers are packed in each flat.
- Check that the container label is applied correctly.
- Check that the proper code is on the containers.
- Report any deficiencies to the Fruit Plant Production Manager.
- Rework product when necessary.
- Have packaging material such as flats readily at hand
- Take an active part in changeovers removing from the line the size packaging that had used and replenishing the packaging with the size packaging that will be used
- Be an effective member of the team.
- Perform periodic clean up as needed throughout the shift
- Observe and follow the sanitation standards set in the Fruit Plant’s policies
- Work in a safe manner using safe work practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
- Must be punctual and able to work unsupervised
- Provide skills training to other on site employees as required
- Be willing to take any requested safety sponsored by the company
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes
- Maintenance of a safe working environment
- Comply with all food safety policies
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. using correct lifting techniques
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able work in a cool environment
Hours: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm or as necessary
Overtime work is required.
There will be weekend work as required by the blueberry harvest.
The work is seasonal from July to October
Location: Nova Fruit Plant
1231 Middle Dyke Rd.
Centreville, N.S.
Special working conditions:
- There is a lot of moving equipment
- There is forklift traffic in a fast paced environment
- There is close quarters to walk in
- Tools are provided if required.
- Must have own transportation
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume to careers@mycountrymagic.com.