Production Worker

Job Title Department

Production High Risk and Low Risk

Unionized Employee

Yes

Reports To

Production Manager

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure bags of shrimp are filled with the proper count size. Ensure bags of shrimp are filled with the proper weight (10kg or 2.5kg). Pass filled bags through sealer ensuring a proper seal and proper, legible date. Pass sealed bags through metal detector while watching for alert. Communicate any issues to QA (equipment malfunction, quality, count, metal detection, etc.). Fill out associated paperwork properly, following good documentation practices. Keep work areas clean and tidy

Perform inspection of shrimp along conveyor belt by removing any intrinsic material (shell, legs, eyes, heads,) Tainted Decomposed or Unwholesome product, discoloring or any foreign extrinsic material.

Communicate any quality-related issues to Management and/or QA employees.

Additional Responsibilities

Keep work area clean and tidy.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others and without direct supervision
• Ability to understand and follow employee hygiene and workplace procedures.
• Be WHMIS trained and certified.
• Be trained by chemical provider in the Food Plant Sanitation program.

Working Conditions

Cold, wet environment.

Hazards
*

1. Conveyor belts

2. Repetitive movements

3. Standing for extended periods

4. Cold temperatures

5. Slippery surfaces

Required work attire or PPE

• Rubber boots
• Smock
• Gloves
• Blue hair covering / blue beard net (if applicable) for low risk areas
• White hair covering / white beard net (if applicable) for high risk areas
• Blue Rain suit (oil gear) for high risk areas
• Green Rain suit (oil gear) for low risk areas
• Goggles
• Hard hats

SOP Training Required

SOP 3 – Plant Sanitation

Some training provided

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $14.06/hr

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Salary: $16.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person