About the Role:

The foreman is responsible for ensuring the team achieves high quality production requirements in a safe and respectful environment.

How You Make a Difference:

• Troubleshoot and investigate errors to uncover root causes and take appropriate corrective action; Empower team members to contribute to problem solving activities
• Lead the group to attain or surpass safety, quality & productivity goals and embrace change and continuous process improvements
• Maximize high quality production within your area of responsibility with an overall understanding of all production requirements
• Participate in weekly meetings to provide status updates, concerns, etc.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts between team members
• Provides leadership by promoting high performance team concepts. Drives a culture of accountability and results through effective coaching.
• Perform administrative requirements such as time cards, notification of leaves, etc.
• Utilize resources available to provide the highest level of customer service, while maintaining quality, efficiencies, and cost
• Day-to-day co-ordination with other departments
• Ensure team members are equipped with the proper tools to do their jobs
• Identify training needs for individuals & the team collectively
• Maintain positive employee relations

Experience Required:

• Previous Team Captain/Lead Hand experience is required;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team while coaching members to their full potential
• Strong project, time management skills and ability to delegate and coach to accomplish tasks and projects
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and embraces changing priorities;
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to enforce the safety rules and address behavior issues
• Must have prior experience in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of Connors Bros. products is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic, interpersonal and presentation) Applicants must have strong communication skills in English, as well as the ability to read/write in English to maintain necessary records.
• Must be steady, reliable, conscientious and have a good work history and attendance record
• Willing to work fluctuating hours, weekends and/or evenings, work in other production areas and work some overtime as required
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office is an asset.

Working Conditions, Psychological and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing on cement floors, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling. Applicants must be safety conscious to avoid cross-contamination and be aware of allergens used within the facility (Mustard and Soy). Applicants must be capable of ensuring all duties assigned are completed safely, and efficiently.

Posting End Date:  March 24, 2023

About the Role:

We are looking for a Supervisor of Production to successfully oversee and coordinate the daily production teams including Golden Smoke, Snack line, Hermasa, SAP Packing and Scissor Tables.

As a supervisor for the production area, you will be responsible for the smooth flow of operations through high levels of customer satisfaction, while managing production goals.  You will ensure coordination with other departments and manage team member resourcing and performance.

To be successful as the Supervisor of Production, you should demonstrate strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge of the food industry, and a good eye for detail ensuring the manufacturing facility is always up to code and running efficiently.  You should have excellent verbal and written communication abilities and feel comfortable presenting to your team, as you will be required to ensure your team has adequate safety training on a regular basis.  You must also have a knack for problem solving to allow you the ability to maintain a strong team environment.

How You Make a Difference:

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, you will:

• Communicate effectively to all team members in the following areas:
  • Safety procedures
  • Work assignments
  • Work methods and procedures
  • Daily/weekly/monthly measurements
  • Quality
• Provides leadership by promoting high performance team concepts. Drives a culture of accountability and results through effective coaching.
• Have complete understanding of manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize resources available to provide the highest level of customer service, while maintaining quality, efficiencies and cost
• Attend production and supervisor meetings.
• Day-to-day co-ordination with other departments
• Identify any areas of potential improvements, particularly in respect of methods, procedures and systems.
• Meet with team members regularly, reflecting on challenges and solutions, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.
• Leads the production teams in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: working with planning, establishing production priorities, coordination of activities with team and order shipments.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the warehouse; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members’ tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team.
• Troubleshoot and investigate errors to uncover root causes and take appropriate corrective action; Empower team members to contribute to problem solving activities.
• Co-ordinate equipment maintenance schedules (maintenance department/outside services, etc.)
• Lead the group to attain or surpass safety, quality & productivity goals and embrace change and continuous process improvements.
• Working collaboratively with Human Resources and Health & Safety, develop and execute training to meet all job requirements and ensure employee compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts between team members.
• Perform administrative requirements such as timecards, notification of leaves, etc.

What You Need to be Successful:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing knowledge of processing environment and sanitation best practices; preferably within the Seafood Industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team while coaching members to their full potential.
• Strong project, time management skills and ability to delegate and coach to accomplish tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and embraces changing priorities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to enforce the safety rules and address behavior issues.
• Strong knowledge of Connors Bros. products is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic, interpersonal and presentation) Applicants must have strong communication skills in English, as well as the ability to read/write in English to maintain necessary records.
• Must be steady, reliable, conscientious and have a good work history and attendance record.
• Willing to work fluctuating hours, weekends and/or evenings, work in other production areas and work some overtime as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, train and influence others
• Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate an appreciation of all Health and Safety Legislation and best practices, along with First Aid experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions, Psychological and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing on cement floors, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling. Applicants must be safety conscious to avoid cross-contamination and be aware of allergens used within the facility (Mustard and Soy). Applicants must be capable of ensuring all duties assigned are completed safely, and efficiently.

Posting End Date:  March 8, 2023

Fish Plant Workers – NOC 9463

Purpose:

Our Hand Packers are team members responsible for manually packing, and occasionally cutting, our raw product (fish steaks, fish fillets, precut fish, and/or whole fish) into designated cans based on the daily production requirements. These packers are responsible for ensuring the daily production quota is fulfilled to the best of their ability. These Packers pack, or cut, the product for further processing and packaging. They are responsible for visually inspecting the product that reaches them to identify any defects, issues, or problems with the product that render it unfit for further packing. They ensure their product follows Company standards before processing it at their designated workstation. Additionally, they may be tasked with packing their received product according to daily weight requirements (in the case of fish steaks and precut fish), or further cutting their received fish for packing (in the case of fish fillets and whole fish). Lastly, the Hand Packers are responsible for ensuring the cans provided are in good condition (meaning there are no defects, dents, or rips of the can).

Duties:

• Manually packing processed fish (steaks/precuts) into designated cans.
• Manually cutting fish product to daily specifications (fillets/whole fish).
• Manually packing their cut product into designated cans.
• Visually checking received raw product for defects/issues with quality.
• Ensuring product is in accordance with Company standards.
• Ensuring product cans comply to Company standards (no rips, tears, defects, dents, peeling).
• Ensuring placed product conform to daily weight requirements.
• Packing to meet the daily production quota (to the best of their ability).

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of packing by hand (this will require some dexterity/movement of all fingers).
• Must be capable of inspecting fish product (raw or processed) for defects.
• Must be capable of following Company policies and ensuring product conforms to standards.
• Must be capable of handling raw fish product for processing.
• Must be capable of cutting (using Company provided scissors) fish for production (when required).
• Grade 10 education or higher.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with a combination of standing and/or walking for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, the use of Company provided scissors (which are kept sharp and rust-free) require workers to be vigilant with clear eyesight (you must be able to clearly see what you are doing, and what is around you, at all times). Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (dependent on machine production within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on machine production within the facility).

Company Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Purpose:

Team Members working in Freezing & Holding are individuals that are among the first ones to receive, and handle, incoming product (fish from the fishing vessels, fish arriving in frozen blocks). These team members are opening the received product (when received via. Trucks) and providing the correct product to be smoked for production (Golden Smoke Fillets). They are also tasked with freezing the fresh product when necessary, collecting product to be used as bait (as well as distributing said bait), and lastly, supplying the correct amount of frozen goods (fish) to the Tank Room for usage. Depending on daily production requirements, tasks may be removed/changed/adjusted to fulfill product necessities. Depending on product supplied (fresh vs. frozen, whole fish vs. precut fish vs. fillets), duties may be adjusted to accommodate product necessities.

Duties:

• Opening raw product (when received in frozen blocks).
• Providing Production (Golden Smoke) with the appropriate product (fillets).
• Freezing fresh product (when necessary).
• Collecting product to be converted into bait.
• Distributing finished bait when necessary.
• Supplying the Tank Room with appropriate product in accordance with daily production requirements.
• Operation of a company lift truck may be assigned on a day-to-day basis (Forklift certification would be a bonus).
• Depending on daily production requirements, duties may be adjusted when needed.

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, bending, crouching, and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of lifting upwards of 50 lbs. when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of climbing/descending company ladders.
• Must be physically capable of handling raw product (fish) when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of working in a chilled environment.
• Must be capable of working assigned shifts, in addition to overtime (if required).
• Must be capable of working weekends if assigned.
• Must be capable of working shifts upwards of 12 hours in length (includes weekends, if assigned).
• Forklift certification a bonus, but not required.
• Minimum of a Grade 12 Education is an asset, but not necessary.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with any combination of standing, walking, and/or bending on cement floors for extended periods of time. Lifting frozen product weighing upwards of 50 lbs. during the assigned shift can be expected. Performance of duties in a chilled (not cold) environment may be expected (company provided gear is available). Operation of a Company Lift Truck may be assigned on a day-to-day basis. Excessive noise levels can be expected during periods of high production.

 Company Benefits:

• Different work schedules available (days, afternoons/evenings).
• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Purpose:

These positions listed under NOC Code 9463 are piecework paid positions in our Production/Processing Department. These positions have such titles as SAP Packers, or Hand Table Packers, here at the Blacks Harbour Facility. These positions are responsible for manually, or through the use of our cutting machines, cutting/trimming fish for processing/packaging.

These positions can be tasked with packing processed fish (steaks/precuts) into designated containers/cans for weighing/packaging. They are responsible for visually inspecting their received fish product for any issues with quality, and ensuring their product is in accordance with Company standards.

They are responsible for determining the optimal number, and size, of available selections of their fish product. Lastly, they are responsible for cutting their product to daily production specifications, and packing (either by hand or through the use of company machines) their product into containers/cans for weighing.

Duties:

• Manually cutting fish product to daily specifications.
• Operating company cutting machines to cut fish product to daily specifications.
• Manually packing processed fish (steaks/precuts) into designated containers/cans.
• Visually checking received raw product for defects/issues with quality.
• Ensuring product is in accordance with Company standards.
• Determining optimal number, and size, of fish selections.
• Cut sections according to daily specifications.
• Placing product into container/can for weighing.

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of packing by hand (if required).
• Must be capable of inspecting fish product (raw or processed) for defects.
• Must be capable of following company policies and ensuring product conforms to standards.
• Must be capable of handling raw fish product for processing.
• Must be capable of cutting (manually or with company equipment) fish into designated selections for daily production requirements.

Working Conditions & Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with a combination of standing and/or walking for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, the use of Company cutting machines, in addition to manually cutting/trimming equipment, require workers to be vigilant with clear eyesight (you must be able to clearly see what you are doing, and what is around you, at all times). Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (depending on location within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on location within the facility).

Company Benefits:

• Our 4-year Collective Agreement is in place to provide annual wage increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, & 2% over the next 4 years (2022 – 2025).
• Overtime rates of 1.5x after 40 hours worked in a single week.
• Employees are paid on a weekly basis.
• Shift premium of an extra $0.75/hour after 3pm (Shift start time of 3pm or later).
• Shift premium of an extra $1.00/hour after 11pm (Shift start time 11pm or later).
• Twelve Company Paid Holidays each year.
• Vacation Entitlement that increases with each year of service.
• A Benefits Plan that allows employees to maintain all medical benefits during lay-off period(s).
• Various work scheduling options (days, afternoons, and evenings).
• Most positions within the facility are Monday – Friday (day shift) with the occasional weekend and overtime.
• On the Job training.
• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Please feel free to send along a resume, or application, to any of the following places:

By Mail:
Human Resources, Connors Bros., A Division Of Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.
180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour, N.B. E5H 1G6

By Website:

By clicking on the above “Apply” link.

Purpose:

These positions listed under NOC Code 9463 are hourly paid positions in various departments throughout the facility. These positions are related to positions such as Machine Operators, Quality Control (QC) Inspectors, and Fish Trimmers that exist within the Blacks Harbour Facility.

These positions are responsible for setting up, and operating, machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process the fish according to daily production requirements. They may also be responsible for setting up, and operating, machines to can, box, or otherwise package the fish product according to order/shipment requirements.

These positions can be responsible for accurately recording any necessary production information, such as the quality, quantity, weight, date, and the type of product packaged. They may also be responsible for manually checking the raw, canned, and/or packaged fish product for defects and ensuring all product conform to Company standards.

Lastly, these positions can be responsible for checking the raw fish product to determine optimal number, and size, of fish selections, in addition to cutting the product to these specifications before placing product in container/cans for weighing.

Duties:

• Setting up, and operating, machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process fish as per daily requirements.
• Setting up, and operating, machines to can, box, or otherwise package processed fish product.
• Recording product information when necessary, such as:
  • Quality of product,
  • Quantity of product produced (or incoming),
  • Weight of product,
  • Date processed/packaged,
  • Type of product.
• Manually checking raw, canned, or packaged fish products for defects.
• Ensuring each product checked conforms to Company standards.
• Determining optimal number, and size, of fish selections.
• Cut sections according to daily specifications.
• Placing product into container/can for weighing.

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of operating various machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process fish (training provided).
• Must be capable of operating various machines to can, box, or otherwise package processed fish products (training provided).
• Must be able to record necessary information in company logs (either by hand or with computerized equipment).
• Must be capable of inspecting fish product (raw, canned, or packaged) for defects.
• Must be capable of following company policies and ensuring product conforms to standards.
• Must be capable of handling raw fish product for processing.
• Must be capable of cutting (manually or with company equipment) fish into designated selections for daily production requirements.

Working Conditions & Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with any combination of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and/or squatting for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, operation of company machines may require some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting of weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently during the assigned shift. Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (depending on location within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on location within the facility).

Company Benefits:

• Our 4-year Collective Agreement is in place to provide annual wage increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, & 2% over the next 4 years (2022 – 2025).
• Overtime rates of 1.5x after 40 hours worked in a single week.
• Employees are paid on a weekly basis.
• Shift premium of an extra $0.75/hour after 3pm (Shift start time of 3pm or later).
• Shift premium of an extra $1.00/hour after 11pm (Shift start time 11pm or later).
• Twelve Company Paid Holidays each year.
• Vacation Entitlement that increases with each year of service.
• A Benefits Plan that allows employees to maintain all medical benefits during lay-off period(s).
• Various work scheduling options (days, afternoons, and evenings).
• Most positions within the facility are Monday – Friday (day shift) with the occasional weekend and overtime.
• On the Job training.
• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Please feel free to send along a resume, or application, to any of the following places:

By Mail:
Human Resources, Connors Bros., A Division Of Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.
180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour, N.B. E5H 1G6

By Website:

By clicking on the above “Apply” link.

Purpose:

The positions listed under NOC Code 95107 are hourly paid positions in various departments throughout the facility. These positions are Heavy Labor positions so applicants can be expected to perform duties related to any and all heavy labor duties.

These positions can be responsible for unloading incoming fish from our fishing vessels as well as transporting the unloaded fish into our processing area for work. They may also be responsible for transporting both our canned goods, and company supplies, throughout the facility (our Plant/Processing areas in addition to our Warehouse areas) manually or through the use of powered equipment (lift trucks or hand lifts).

They can also be tasked with manually handling our frozen fish products, and manually handling our fresh fish products for freezing (for later production requirements). They can be tasked with sorting incoming fish by size, weight, and final destination according to daily production requirements. These positions can be responsible for weighing our canned products to ensure the proper weight specifications are met each day. These positions can be responsible for weighing, recording each weight, and packing our fish in ice. Lastly, these positions can be tasked with measuring, and dumping, ingredients into the hoppers of our mixing & grinding machines.

Duties:

• Unloading fish from fishing vessels.
• Transporting unloaded fish to processing work areas.
• Transporting canned goods and company supplies throughout the facility.
• Manually handling frozen fish for processing.
• Manually handling fresh fish for freezing.
• Sorting incoming fish by production requirements (size, weight, location).
• Weighing canned goods to ensure weight requirements/specifications are met.
• Weighing, recording, and packing fish into ice.

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of heavy labor.
• Must be physically capable of lifting weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must be physically capable of bending, crouching, and/or squatting frequently.
• Must be physically capable of standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of pushing and/or pulling with a hand lift.
• Must be physically capable of holding, lifting, and/or pushing fish products (both frozen and fresh).
• Must be able to sort fish by daily specifications (weight, size, etc.).
• Must be able to operate a company weight scale.
• Must be able to record all documented weights in company logs (either by hand or with computerized equipment).

Working Conditions & Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with any combination of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and/or squatting for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, lifting, pulling, and/or pushing weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently during the duration of the shift can be expected. Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (depending on location within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on location within the facility).

Company Benefits:

• Our 4-year Collective Agreement is in place to provide annual wage increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, & 2% over the next 4 years (2022 – 2025).
• Overtime rates of 1.5x after 40 hours worked in a single week.
• Employees are paid on a weekly basis.
• Shift premium of an extra $0.75/hour after 3pm (Shift start time of 3pm or later).
• Shift premium of an extra $1.00/hour after 11pm (Shift start time 11pm or later).
• Twelve Company Paid Holidays each year.
• Vacation Entitlement that increases with each year of service.
• A Benefits Plan that allows employees to maintain all medical benefits during lay-off period(s).
• Various work scheduling options (days, afternoons, and evenings).
• Most positions within the facility are Monday – Friday (day shift) with the occasional weekend and overtime.
• On the Job training.
• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Please feel free to send along a resume, or application, to any of the following places:

By Mail:
Human Resources, Connors Bros., A Division Of Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.
180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour, N.B. E5H 1G6

By Website:

By clicking on the above “Apply” link.