Job Title: Production Associate I

Location: 3331 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford,V2T 5M1

Pay: $17.50 / hour (Benefits + $0.50 increase every 6 months for a maximum of up to 3 years)

Estimated Job Start Date: August 2024

Job Type:  Full Time Permanent Position

Schedule : YTD (Yet to be decided)

Job Overview  

Are you ready to join an exciting and dynamic team? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us as a Production Associate. Reporting to a Production Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in our production process. As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring that HelloFresh boxes are prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. Your main responsibilities will include portioning fresh ingredients, printing and applying labels, packing meal kits and boxes,  setting up workstations, and ensuring all work areas are safe, organized, clean and sanitized. Other tasks as assigned. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering  to HelloFresh’s safety policies, wearing personal protective equipment (ppe) and clothing as required, and promptly reporting any workplace hazards to First Aid and Supervisors
• Assemble and manually pack meal kits and customer boxes according to customer specifications and HelloFresh standards with focus on accuracy, quality and freshness of ingredients
• Feed and unload food, beverage and associated products processing machines
• Lift, load and transport ingredients and boxes onto racking and onto pallets in a safe and efficient manner, following proper lifting techniques and using appropriate equipment as necessary
• Manually portion and label ingredients as per specifications ensuring accuracy in weights and labelling information. Assist machine operators and automation technicians on automated equipment to ensure efficient and effective use completion of production processes
• Operate multiple printing machines to ensure the timely and accurate production of kit labels,  shipping labels, ingredient labels, recipe cards, inserts as per daily demand. Ensure accuracy of information (best before dates, allergens) and minimize over production to reduce waste
• Organize and  maintain label, insert and recipe card inventory, ,provide accurate daily  cycle counts of printed materials, Ensure all expired and obsolete labels are disposed of at the end of the production week
• Clean and sanitize all equipment and work areas within the facility, ensuring all waste and packaging are properly categorized and disposed and/or recycled of as per instructions and training
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment by maintaining professional communication and behavior with coworkers and promoting a sense of teamwork and collaboration
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Has experience standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize, and remain calm and alert while multitasking in a fast-paced and deadline oriented environment. 
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Familiar with MS Office and/or Google Apps and comfortable learning new technologies. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, in addition to having strong interpersonal skills. 
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
• 1 year of experience in Sanitation or Janitorial is considered an asset. 
• Level 1 First Aid is considered an asset.