Jobs Department: Plant/Operations

Quality Assurance Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and supervision for the Quality Assurance department, to assure compliance with established company standards and governmental regulations.

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for Assisting the Quality department on a daily basis in the following areas:

  1. Supervise departmental personnel, ensuring they are compliant with company policies and procedures.
  2. Ensure all employees are treated fairly with courtesy and respect, and that company policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, vacation, leaves, etc.) are followed consistently.
  3. Assure direct reports receive on-going training and education. Cross-train employees to assure efficiencies are kept at optimum levels.
  4. Schedule regular meetings with employees so they can be informed of future events and work schedules, and allow time for any feedback or questions.
  5. Schedule, monitor, and approve employees’ hours and make necessary adjustments in timekeeping system with assistance of HR personnel.
  6. Interview and hire new and/or transfer employees as needed.
  7. Establish daily priorities for departmental personnel.
  8. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees in all departments of responsibility.
  9. Responsable for held product, inspection, and reporting in a timely manner when needed.

Hold coordination, documentation, percentage of defects, categorization of defects as critical, major or minor; establish criteria of acceptability; product balance/reconciliation of cases on hold and remanufacture.

  1. Supervise the elaboration of the Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) for out of compliance product or raw materials.
  2. Take appropriate action to close the Internal Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) and working with the operational team.
  3. Audit and review daily Q.C. records collected from Q.C. Inspectors and production Line Coordinators.
  4. Ensure timely release of laboratory evaluations, test pack, and finished goods as needed.
  5. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
  6. Responsible for the documents of Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plan, and the Food Quality Plan.
  7. Investigate and follow up on food safety and quality incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and permanent corrections are taken.
  8. Provide documentation of the deviations for HACCP, Thermal Process, and for the quality program deviation CQP.
  9. Supervise operational procedures for compliance of company Production Operating Procedures and government standards.
  10. Actively participate in the plant’s internal audit team.
  11. Provide support as needed for new projects.

Other Duties 

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Create and/or participate in creating and/or updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions in the reporting departments.
  6. Responsible for special tests, and maintaining appropriate data to report findings.
  7. Conduct various tests and product evaluations as needed.
  8. Provide support to the metal control program in the plant, such as investigation and maintenance of Lost and Found box for foreign materials.
  9. Provide complete programming support for Datamyte, such as creation of all files and projects as needed by production, back-ups and procedures. Use Datamyte to measure, analyze, and record fill weight, condiment addition, and net weight from packing lines.
  10. Prepare audit samples and data summaries for corporate Q.A.
  11. Provide direct training and training material for Q.C. personnel as needed.
  12. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.
  13. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  14. Provide guidance to Production personnel to insure processing and packing procedures are in compliance with company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer literate; ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience:

  • S. degree in science preferred or related field; or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years quality assurance experience in a cannery or food-processing facility preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (read, speak, write) & Critical thinking skills

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

To insure quality compliance according to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. Perform the chemical analyses required to maintain compliance with company and government standards, with the necessary accuracy, precision, and speed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. Perform Histamine, Salt, Moisture and Free Fatty Acid Analyses with Accuracy, Precision, and Speed
  2. Analyze samples of fish and finished product for histamine, salt, moisture, and free fatty acid (as required) with repeatability.
  3. Provide legible and accurate reports of daily results, highlighting any readings that are out-of-specification.
  4. Transport daily release results into SAP.
  5. Ensure laboratory has sufficient amount of equipment and supplies to conduct analyses.
  6. Communicate with Production department regarding histamine, salt, and moisture results.
  7. Collect micro samples for retort cooling water and sanitation swabs.
  8. Analyze samples of Finished Goods on hold for histamine or salt.
  9. Responsible for communicating container releases to production or place on hold.

Maintain the Analytical Lab in a Clean and Efficient Manner

  1. Responsible for the GLP (Good lab practices).
  2. Ensure all lab surfaces and equipment are clean at the end of the day.
  3. Develop a system for storing equipment and supplies in readily available locations.
  4. Keep an up-to-date collection of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used in the lab.
  5. Maintain all hazardous chemicals in safety cabinets and follow all precautions when working with hazardous chemicals.

Perform Additional Lab Analyses as Requested by Corporate Quality Assurance

  1. Conduct pH and chlorine analyses
  2. Conduct histamine and salt analyses on consumer returned/complaint products as requested by CQA.
  3. Prepare standard samples for monthly Bumble Bee Lab Audits as requested by CQA.
  4. Perform monthly validation of the neogen test kit versus the AOAC method for histamine.
  5. Analyze monthly Bumble Bee Lab Audit samples to help insure compliance to company standards.
  6. Participate in the Histamine Quality Assurance Program on a quarterly basis.
  7. Prepare and provide tuna samples for outside laboratories and make comparative evaluations of results.

Other Duties

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Collect daily samples from the packing lines as needed for analysis.
  6. Keep up-to-date on approved AOAC laboratory procedures through reading scientific literature.
  7. Ensure Production Operating Procedures are properly followed.
  8. Communicate with various scientific representatives/vendors regarding technical support and trouble shooting of laboratory instruments.
  9. Assist the Q.A. Manager in QA projects.
  10. Perform annual physical inventory of laboratory supplies.
  11. Comply with all company safety policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  12. Assist the QC department with Safety/GMP monthly trainings.
  13. Provide direct training and training material for the personnel sampling for the lab as needed.
  14. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  15. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer skills required–ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, Word, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)

Education and Experience:

  • A. degree or higher in Lab Science.
  • Minimum 1 year previous laboratory experience

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 annually

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Quality Systems Supervisor

September 27th, 2023 |

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and supervision for the Quality Assurance department, to assure compliance with established company standards and governmental regulations.

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for Assisting the Quality department on a daily basis in the following areas:

  1. Supervise departmental personnel, ensuring they are compliant with company policies and procedures.
  2. Ensure all employees are treated fairly with courtesy and respect, and that company policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, vacation, leaves, etc.) are followed consistently.
  3. Assure direct reports receive on-going training and education. Cross-train employees to assure efficiencies are kept at optimum levels.
  4. Schedule regular meetings with employees so they can be informed of future events and work schedules, and allow time for any feedback or questions.
  5. Schedule, monitor, and approve employees’ hours and make necessary adjustments in timekeeping system with assistance of HR personnel.
  6. Interview and hire new and/or transfer employees as needed.
  7. Establish daily priorities for departmental personnel.
  8. Conduct annual performance reviews for employees in all departments of responsibility.
  9. Responsable for held product, inspection, and reporting in a timely manner when needed.
  10. Hold coordination, documentation, percentage of defects, categorization of defects as critical, major or minor; establish criteria of acceptability; product balance/reconciliation of cases on hold and remanufacture.
  11. Supervise the elaboration of the Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) for out of compliance product or raw materials.
  12. Take appropriate action to close the Internal Notice of Out of Specification (NOS) and working with the operational team.
  13. Audit and review daily Q.C. records collected from Q.C. Inspectors and production Line Coordinators.
  14. Ensure timely release of laboratory evaluations, test pack, and finished goods as needed.
  15. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
  16. Responsible for the documents of Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plan, and the Food Quality Plan.
  17. Investigate and follow up on food safety and quality incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and permanent corrections are taken.
  18. Provide documentation of the deviations for HACCP, Thermal Process, and for the quality program deviation CQP.
  19. Supervise operational procedures for compliance of company Production Operating Procedures and government standards.
  20. Actively participate in the plant’s internal audit team.
  21. Provide support as needed for new projects.

Other Duties 

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance.  Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.

  1. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  2. Generate daily, weekly, and yearly incident reports. Maintain and update the incident reports as needed.
  3. Provide detailed, accurate reports on all product safety incidents.
  4. Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations.  Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
  5. Create and/or participate in creating and/or updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions in the reporting departments.
  6. Responsible for special tests, and maintaining appropriate data to report findings.
  7. Conduct various tests and product evaluations as needed.
  8. Provide support to the metal control program in the plant, such as investigation and maintenance of Lost and Found box for foreign materials.
  9. Provide complete programming support for Datamyte, such as creation of all files and projects as needed by production, back-ups and procedures. Use Datamyte to measure, analyze, and record fill weight, condiment addition, and net weight from packing lines.
  10. Prepare audit samples and data summaries for corporate Q.A.
  11. Provide direct training and training material for Q.C. personnel as needed.
  12. Communicate with Production Supervisor(s) concerning out-of-specification product and/or procedures when necessary.
  13. Help monitor packing processes for compliance to company and government standards.
  14. Provide guidance to Production personnel to insure processing and packing procedures are in compliance with company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English.
  • Computer literate; ability to accurately input information and generate reports using various computer software programs (i.e., Excel, SAP, Datamyte, Gradus, etc.)
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience:

  • S. degree in science preferred or related field; or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years quality assurance experience in a cannery or food-processing facility preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (read, speak, write) & Critical thinking skills

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, uniform or smock, and back support belt is optional

Physical Requirements: Please see JSA

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • HSA & FSA
  • life insurance and disability insurance
  • and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

  • paid time-off
  • sick-flex time
  • 10 company paid holidays

Finished Goods Palletizer

September 26th, 2023 |

 

Purpose:

The Finished Goods Palletizers are team members responsible for handling end-of-line products in the Packaging/Labelling department. Palletizers are responsible for the transfer of finished, wrapped and/or boxed products (goods) from the assembly line conveyer belts to pallets for final wrapping and shipment/storage. Palletizers are responsible for ensuring the products that reach end-of-line handling are completed properly and without defects/deformity to the packaging. Lastly, Palletizers are responsible for ensuring all information on each finished good is correct before placing the finished goods onto the pallet for shipment.

 

Duties:

  • Transferring finished goods from the conveyer belts onto pallets for shipment/storage.
  • Ensuring each pallet is packed according to specific requirements (either shipment requirements and/or product requirements).
  • Ensuring all end-of-line product packaging is without defects and/or deformities.
  • Ensuring all information presented on the products is correct and legible.
  • Maintaining speed of handling of finished products with the speed of production.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be able of working assigned shifts, as well as scheduled overtime (if assigned).
  • Must be detailed oriented.
  • Must have a good work ethic.
  • Must be physically capable of lifting upwards of 30 – 40lbs frequently throughout the duration of the assigned shift.
  • Must be physically capable of maintaining the speed necessary to keep up with production.
  • Must be able to work independently, or with little supervision.
  • Must be responsible with a willingness to accept/assume responsibility for product handling.
  • Must have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Must have a minimum of a Grade 10 Education (or equivalent).
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
  • Note: Must be capable of training on day shift before moving to night shift.
  • Note: Must be willing to train in other areas of the line to assist as required.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods of time on cement floors, in addition to frequently lifting upwards of 30 – 40 lbs. Additionally, applicants must be capable of working in a production environment where noise level can be excessive depending on production requirement.

 

Company Benefits:

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

Retort Cart Unloader

September 26th, 2023 |

Purpose:

The Retort Cart Unloader is responsible for loading product into a hopper and monitoring the line to ensure the product moves properly.

Duties:

  • Remove tags from cart and mechanically lift cart so that product is emptied into a hopper.
  • Record product information and do temperature checks on cans when required.
  • Use electric pallet jack to move totes when required.
  • Monitor the line for upside down cans or can jams while the cart is unloading; correct any overturned or jammed cans.
  • When the cart is completely empty it will automatically begin to lower at which time the Cart Unloader must check for any remaining cans
  • Other duties may be assigned.
    • This will include Palletizing when needed.

Requirements:

  • Must be physically able to push/pull full carts of finished product.
  • Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.
  • Must be willing to work various shifts when needed.
  • Good record keeping skills.
  • Able to complete basic data entry into electronic format.
  • Must be reliable, honest, alert and safety conscience.
  • Ability to work independently, assume responsibility and can remain calm under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have a Grade 10 Education (or Equivalent).
  • 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 for extended periods of time on cement floors. Levels of excessive noise can be expected during periods of high production. Periods of humidity/heat can be expected during hotter months.

Company Benefits:

  • Company Sponsored Pension.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package upon completion of Probationary Period.
    • Health, Vision, Paramedical, etc.

Sealing Machine Feeder

September 26th, 2023 |

Purpose:

Sealing Machine Feeders are responsible for feeding the precooked product onto the Sealing Machine lines. They are responsible for receiving the precooked product (cans of fish), inspecting the product for defects (issues with fish/cans), and separating the defective cans from the approved cans. They are also tasked with ensuring the canned product they send down the line is within company guidelines (fish is confined to within the cans, no bones are present, etc.).

Duties:

  • Visually confirming that the cans received from the Precooker are properly precooked.
  • Visually confirming that the cans are without defects of the fish/can.
  • Visually confirming that the product is within company guidelines on appearance.
  • Identifying, and separating, defective/unapproved cans from those that pass inspection.
  • Sending approved cans down the line for further processing.
  • Maintaining (to the best of their ability) continuous flow of the line to minimize disruption.

Requirements:

  • Must be physically capable of standing on cement floors for extended periods of time.
  • Must be physically capable of working in one spot for extended periods of time.
  • Must be physically capable working in a limited space.
  • Must be physically capable of bending, lifting, and discarding of trays of products.
  • Must be physically capable of identifying issues with product/cans
    • Must be capable of seeing small defects on cans.
  • Must have a Grade 10 Education (or equivalent).
  • 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 for extended periods of time on cement floors. Lifting is required for tray usage (weights are minimal, ~10/15 lbs.). Some hand/finger dexterity is required to manually handle cans/trays. Levels of excessive noise can be expected during periods of high production. Periods of humidity/heat can be expected during hotter months.

Company Benefits:

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

PreCut Machine Operator

September 20th, 2023 |

Purpose:

PreCut machine Operators are team members operating Company cutting machines. These team members are responsible for operating Company cutting machines to cut received product (whole fish) into designated size for production. They are responsible for ensuring the product they use conforms to Company quality standards. They may also be tasked with ensuring their workstation is free of debris.

 

Duties:

  • Operating Company cutting machines to cut product into designated size for Production.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be physically capable of accessing workstation (climbing a few steps is required to access the workstation).
  • Must be physically capable of standing, sitting, and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time.
  • Must be capable of safely operating Company cutting machines.
  • Must be physically capable of handling raw product (fish).
  • Must be capable of working assigned shifts, in addition to overtime (if required).
  • Must be capable of working weekends if assigned.
  • Must have a minimum of a Grade 10 Education (or equivalent).
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with any combination of standing, sitting, and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time. The ability to climb a few steps to access the workstation is required. The ability to operate Company cutting machines is required. Some hand dexterity is required to manually handle raw product (fish). Levels of excessive noise can be expected during periods of high production.

 

Company Benefits:

  • Company Sponsored Pension.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package upon completion of Probationary Period.
    • Health, Vision, Paramedical, etc.

Packaging Line Operator (Night Shift)

September 20th, 2023 |

Purpose:

The Packaging Line Operator is responsible for ensuring the packaging line operates efficiently, ensuring quality and productivity targets are met.

 

Duties:

  • Verify product to be put through the line, which includes preparing Vision System
  • Monitor all aspects of the line including watching for error signals
  • Ensure throughout the day that glue pot is kept full
  • May be required to cull cans from reject station
  • Confirm correct code is entered in the label printer
  • For those lines with Robotics, set up robot for the product to run, for all other lines, including robotics, check parameters, speeds, carton size
  • Ensure carton jacket is filled
  • May be required to do visual production inspections
  • May be assigned other duties as required.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be physically able to push/pull full carts of finished product
  • Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
  • Must be willing to work various shifts when needed
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
  • Must be reliable, honest, alert and safety conscience.
  • Must have good attendance and reliability.
  • Ability to work independently, assume responsibility and can remain calm under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
  • Note: must be available to train on the dayshift for multiple weeks before transferring to the second shift.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time. Additionally, lifting upwards of 40 lbs. can be expected to handle boxed product. Legible writing is required for proper documentation. Computer literacy to operate computerized equipment is expected. Periods of high noise levels can be expected at times.

 

Company Benefits:

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

Checker Class II

September 20th, 2023 |

Purpose:

The Checker Class II is responsible for processing orders from both domestic and international consumers. They are responsible for ensuring the bayside Warehouse operates effectively and efficiently, maintaining warehouse stock and records for government review.

 

Duties:

  • Must be able to perform all check functions associated with incoming, and outgoing, raw products and finished products associated with this warehouse.
  • Must be capable of performing all typical warehouse duties, including but not limited to the following:
    • Maintaining written and digital records, completing government documents, complete necessary bill of landings, manually lifting packaged goods for stacking, and performing area cleanup when required.
  • Must be capable of communicating in a clear, concise manner both orally and written.
  • Must be capable of operating a company lift truck when necessary.
  • Must be willing to receive the following certifications, if required.
    • Transportation Of Dangerous Goods
    • Propane Dispensing
    • Propane Refilling
  • May be assigned other duties as required.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be experienced in operating Computer software.
    • SAP, Excel, Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Must have good attention to detail to catch mistakes in orders.
  • Must be reliable with a proven attendance record.
  • Must be comfortable with repetitive work while checking bonds.
  • Must be capable of creating detailed records both digitally and written.
    • Writing must be legible.
  • Must be able to operate powered equipment (forklifts) when necessary.
    • Will require being assessed and pass assessment.
  • Ability to work independently, assume responsibility and can remain calm under pressure.
  • Must be available to work the assigned shifts and any assigned overtime when necessary.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of sitting, standing and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time. Additionally, lifting upwards of 40 lbs. can be expected to handle boxed product. Legible writing is required for proper documentation. Computer literacy to operate computerized equipment is expected. Periods of high noise levels can be expected at times.

 

Company Benefits:

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

Scissor Packer (Piecework)

June 14th, 2022 |

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).