Poultry Evis, Further Processing Lead Hand Full Time NEW

Business Information: 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. 

Business Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2
Work Location: 1615 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N1
Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions: 1

Job Description:
Transport raw materials finished products and packaging materials throughout plants and warehouses manually or using power equipment.
Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
Cuts the poultry into primal cuts for further processing or packaging.
Measure and portion the meat for the sausage linker machine – food and beverage processing.
Measures the appropriate seasoning for the various meat marinades.
Weighs the product on scales and then produce labels from the computer.
Places the processed chicken on the conveyor belt to be weighed and cut into further pieces.
Receives directions from the Supervisor and divides the work among small line of team members.
Ensures the line is running safely and effectively.
Feed and unload food products processing machines.
Hang chickens from the chiller to the sizing line.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $24.00 hourly, 37 – 42 Hours per week.

Benefits:
Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, Medical equipment and Discount on chicken. Employee appreciation and Referral bonuses are given to employees.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]
Requirements
Education Level: Some secondary school is an asset
Experience: On-the-job training will be provided. Previous experience working in a food-processing environment is considered an asset, but it is not required.
Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Thorough, detail orientated, must be able to stand for a long period of time.
Work site environment: Indoors with a normal temperature, strong smell of poultry.
Personal suitability: Detailed, Flexibility, Team player, Reliability.
Weight Handling: Up to 30lbs