General Labourer

Leadbetter Foods has been a leader in the manufacturing and processing of food service and retail meat products for over 90 years.

It has grown from a small family business in the region to one of the largest employers in the city of Orillia, Ontario. Today, the business operates out of 2 modern facilities. We continue to provide Good Taste and Value, just as we have for almost a century.

We focus on manufacturing meat products, including steak, hamburgers, sausages, and bacon products which can be found in both food service and retail segments, Position Objective The General Labour will be responsible for working on the production line.

This individual will be responsible for the operation of equipment for the manufacture of various products and will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational standards as well as safety regulations and guidelines. This is a labour-intensive position, requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods of time.

What we offer: At Leadbetters, our employees are the essence of our business. We are committed to fostering those relationships with honesty, integrity and by providing: Competitive compensation package, with pay starting at $17.25 Comprehensive Benefits Package Career growth with a focus on fostering internal talent Training and recertification as required to ensure employee success Position Summary: The General Labour will be responsible for working on the production line. They will ensure that products are produced and packaged in accordance with each product specification sheet and will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational standards as well as safety regulations and guidelines and accordance with the Food Safety and Quality programs to ensure safe quality products are produced according to the regulations of the OHSA and regulations. This is a labour-intensive position, requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods of time.

We are offering daytime shifts (6, 8, 11 AM and 2 PM) and night shift (9:30 PM to 5:30 AM) Please note, end times for day shifts are not fixed and will depend on the demand per day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure products, ingredients and packaging are handled in a manner to prevent contamination, following GMPs.
• Produce and package products in accordance with specifications provided.
• Perform production tasks as directed by Supervisor / Lead Hand; tasks include but are not limited to weighing, trimming, lifting, packing, clean up, labelling, bagging, metal detection.
  Complete checks and subsequent documentation if required, in accordance with training provided.
• Work in accordance with the SOPs from the Food Safety and Quality Programs in which training has been provided.
• Report any issues to the Supervisor or QA
• Placing packs of bacon into appropriate packaging, bags, or boxes.
• Remove finished goods cartons from conveyor and place on pallets.
• Inspect products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Inspect and sort off-spec. Lifting and stacking 10-40 lbs. boxes of product, Regularly inspect work environment for good housekeeping
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders and other employees.

Repetitive tasks Standing in one spot for extended periods of time working in cold environment to perform other duties in the Plant as required. Education, Skills and Experience Required: High school graduate or equivalent experience Minimum 1 year of experience in a production environment is an advantage, but not essential as extensive training is provided. Ability to lift heavy weights.

Be able to work in a cold environment and stand for extended periods of time. Knowledge of GMPs is an advantage. Highly motivated, team oriented and able to work independently. Adaptable and flexible Ideal Candidate The preferred candidates are conscientious and are seeking stable employment where they can adapt to the needs of the business. The individual will be comfortable following policies and direct supervision and work within the Company rules and controls. We value integrity to be honest, and act with a high degree of moral and ethical character. The ideal candidate is willing to go above and beyond and will get the job done.