Job Title: Production Associate – Cheese Cutter
Job Description
The Production Associate – Cheese Cutter plays a key role in a food manufacturing facility that produces yogurt and feta cheese. In this position, you carefully weigh and cut blocks of feta cheese to precise specifications before packaging, while following strict food safety and quality standards. You work on the production floor, contributing to efficient operations and consistent, high-quality products.
Responsibilities
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Weigh and cut blocks of feta cheese accurately according to production and packaging requirements.
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Use knives and other cutting tools safely to slice soft cheese by hand while maintaining consistent portion sizes.
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Prepare cheese for packaging, ensuring products are correctly labeled and ready for further processing or shipment.
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Assist with general production activities, including mixing ingredients into production machines for yogurt when required.
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Perform basic machine operation tasks related to production and packaging, following established procedures.
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Carry out quality inspection of products to ensure they meet food safety, weight, and appearance standards.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all food safety guidelines at all times.
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Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of tools and materials.
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Adhere to safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and safe operation of equipment.
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Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets and resolve issues that may affect workflow.
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Report any product defects, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
Essential Skills
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Minimum 1+ year of manufacturing experience, ideally within a food production environment.
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Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift and lift up to 30 lbs throughout the shift.
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Experience with general labor tasks in a production or manufacturing setting.
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Ability to perform basic machine operation tasks safely and efficiently.
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Experience with packaging and handling of products on a production line.
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Ability to conduct quality inspection of products with attention to detail.
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Capability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to standardized procedures.
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Commitment to working safely and following all facility rules and guidelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.
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Experience operating production or packaging machinery is considered an advantage.
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Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy when weighing, cutting, and packaging products.
Why Work Here?
You join a workplace that invests in your long-term financial security and well-being through a defined contribution pension plan, generous group insurance benefits with premiums fully paid, and access to collective RRSP and TFSA options. You benefit from sick and floater days, a competitive vacation policy, and an Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer matching. The organization recognizes your contribution with service-based awards and supports you and your family through virtual health care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. A paid parental leave program for maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave underscores a strong commitment to work-life balance and family support.
Work Environment
This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with strict hygiene and safety standards. You work on your feet for most of an 8-hour shift in a production area where yogurt and feta cheese are processed and packaged. You are required to wear or bring socks, as boots are provided on site. Contact lenses, fingernail polish, false eyelashes, and jewelry are not permitted, and prescription glasses with jewels or embellishments are also prohibited to maintain product safety. The facility operates as a scent-free environment, and all team members must follow these policies along with Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety guideline
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Mary's, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.20 - $23.20/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in St. Mary's,ON.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
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Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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