Production Line Worker

at  Islands West Manufacturers

The Production Line Worker is a valuable part of our production team, ensuring our production targets are met in a timely fashion, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.
As a member of the Production Line team, you will perform work in a team-based setting, operating various equipment and/or performing tasks that contribute to the production of high-quality produce. In this role you will work with minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

AM: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PM: Monday to Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
• Ability to learn and apply knife skills.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
• Hepatitis A Vaccination (Islands West will provide).
• Must have valid work authorization in Canada.
• As this role is onsite, you must currently reside in Victoria, BC

• Work with a team to manufacture high-quality fresh fruit & vegetable items for the foodservice and retail markets.
• Learn to use dicers, cutters, slicers, shredders, and packaging equipment.
• Help ensure that the quality and freshness of produce is always maintained throughout the department.
• Employees must follow company policy regarding the production of food items and the proper use of equipment. Including
• Preparation of all production products including processing mixes, cut sizes and equipment needed.
• Clean and sanitize production areas between product switch overs and at shift end.
• Equipment safety.
• Critical Control Points of bleach and sulphites.
• Must understand and work within all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor.