Production Helper – Food Processing Full Time NEW

Located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Island
Farmhouse Poultry is a fourth-generation family-owned poultry processor dedicated to
producing high-quality chicken products for local communities across British Columbia. We are
committed to food safety, quality, and providing fresh locally produced poultry products
consumers can trust.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Job Description:
 Transport raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the
processing plant manually or using powered equipment.
 Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
 Measure and portion poultry products for further processing and packaging.
 Measures the appropriate seasoning for the various meat marinades.
 Weighs the product on scales and then produce labels from the computer.
 Place poultry products onto conveyor systems for weighing, cutting, and further
processing.
 Follow production, food safety, and workplace safety procedures while working on the
processing line.
 Feed and unload food products processing machines.
 Hang chickens from the chiller to the sizing line.
 Perform other production and sanitation related duties as required. 

Requirements:

Education: Not applicable 
Experience: On-the-job training will be provided. Previous experience working in a food-
processing environment is considered an asset.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
 Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, fast paced environment, work under
pressure to meet deadlines.
 Manual dexterity for trimming poultry.
 Must be able to stand 100% of the workday at a moving conveyor line.
 Perform repetitive motion.
 Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 60 lbs. (27kg).
 Basic English is considered an asset.
 Reliability
Personal Suitability: Accurate, Flexibility, Reliability
Weight handling: Up to 27 kg (60 lbs.)

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