General Labourer ( Meat Company )

General Labor – Opportunity for Promotion to Lead Hand (Backup)

Location: Brampton

Department: Frozen

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Shift - Monday - Friday

Morning Shift - 7:30 AM ( 8 to 10 hours shift )

Build Your Career With Us

We're looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our team as General Laborers. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Successful candidates will be hired as General Laborers and, based on performance, attendance, leadership ability, and operational knowledge, may be promoted to the role of Lead Hand (Backup).

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to grow into a leadership role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

General Labor Responsibilities

  • Support daily production operations on the IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) line.
  • Package, inspect, and handle food products while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas.
  • Follow all food safety, HACCP, SQF, GMP, and workplace safety procedures.
  • Assist with material handling and production setup as required.
  • Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and quality teams.
Career Advancement Opportunity – Lead Hand (Backup) Employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential may be promoted to Lead Hand (Backup).

As a Lead Hand (Backup), you will:

  • Lead and support the production team to achieve daily production goals.
  • Ensure efficient startup and operation of production lines.
  • Coordinate production flow and resolve operational issues.
  • Oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities.
  • Ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed.
  • Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, and all food safety requirements.
  • Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
  • Train, coach, and support team members.
  • Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, and workplace safety.
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset (IQF experience preferred).
  • Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and reliability.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Leadership potential and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
  • Forklift experience or certification is considered an asset.
Working Conditions
  • Full-time position.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
  • Ability to lift, stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Additional Requirement
  • Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR). Candidates who require employer sponsorship or hold temporary work permits are not eligible for this position.
Why Join Our Team?
  • Competitive wages.
  • Opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.
  • On-the-job training and leadership development.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Stable, growing food manufacturing company.
Pay: $17.60 per hour

Work Location: In person

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