Packer/Candler (Perm, FT, Days, Mon-Thu,… at Burnbrae Farms · Area F…

Experienced working in a manufacturing environment.

Familiar working in a fast-paced environment.

Experienced working in a packaging or processing department.

MUST BE ABLE to work 10-hour shifts, Mon-Thu, 7:00am-5:30pm (every weekend is a long-weekend)

Able to lift 30-40 lbs. repeatedly and on your feet throughout the shift.

Always show up 10 minutes before your shift. Because you understand the meaning of commitment.

You have reliable transportation to get to work on time. Carpooling is NOT a reliable transportation.

If your answer is “yes” to all those questions, then we want to speak with YOU!

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites! and EGGS2go!. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Packer/Candler (Perm, FT, Days, Mon-Thu, 10-hour shift – EVERY WEEKEND IS A LONG WEEKEND)

• Position Title: Packer/Candler
• Available positions: 1
• Replacement or New Role: Replacement
• Term: Permanent, Full-Time, Days
• Reports to: Production Supervisor
• Direct Reports: 0
• Shift
  • Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm (10-hour shift)
• Pay Rate: $20.97ph
• Overtime: > 40 hours per week
• Address: 3492 Mt Sicker Rd, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K4
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Unionized: No

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers and management.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Actively participate in and promote our safety culture by following safe work practices and adhering to all safety policies and procedures. Responsible for reporting all incidents, accidents and observations of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance in relation to production schedule and or time scheduled for.
• Must maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and productive work area. This involves the cleaning up of any egg spillage on the floor, or on the machines and properly disposing of any waste and or garbage as needed.
• Pack salable eggs on racks, pallets or in boxes in relation to daily production demands.
• Ensures proper cartons are used and closed correctly with proper printing on cartons.
• Ensure code dates on cartons are legible, correct and facing in the right direction when packed on racks.
• Pull damaged eggs from cartons and or flats, and replacing them with clean, undamaged and proper sized eggs.
• Pull dirty eggs from cartons and or flats to be re-washed, replacing them with clean, undamaged and proper sized eggs.
• Communicate regularly with machine operators, co-workers, management and quality assurance personnel, as it relates to any deviations in egg quality, to insure standards are upheld and a quality product is manufactured.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-starter, with proven time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other team members
• Ability to work in different temperature environments
• Ability to repetitively lift 15 Kg regularly in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work 10-hour shifts (7:00am -5:30pm)
• Willing to work Overtime when Business needs require
• Required to be available for holiday shifts if business needs require

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Forklift training (an asset) but willing to get a forklift license through on-site training
• On the job training will be provided. Previous factory or line work preferred.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Burnbrae Farm s’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.