Production Assistant

We are currently seeking a motivated Production Assistant to join the team of our esteemed client, a well-established leader in the bakery and food manufacturing industry. In this essential role, you will be at the heart of the packaging department, ensuring that high-quality products are prepared efficiently and safely for distribution.

Position: Temporary to Permanent
Role: Production Assistant
Location: Annacis Island, BC
Pay Rate: $22.61
Schedule: Rotates weekly

Sunday to Wednesday / Sunday to Tuesday
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM


Requirements:
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Must be punctual, dependable, and able to commit to full-time hours
Previous experience in food production is a strong asset




Advantages
Weekly pay deposits with 4% vacation pay added
Friendly work environment with a strong, supportive company culture
On-site training and orientation provided
Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent hire

Responsibilities
Operate packaging machinery, including baggers, forkers, and dividers, ensuring smooth and continuous production.
Perform quality control checks on products before packaging, culling any items that do not meet customer specifications.
Monitor equipment for jams or malfunctions and take prompt action to resolve issues to minimize downtime.
Accurately package, tray, and box finished products according to specific guidelines for shipping and handling.
Operate and monitor metal detectors, maintaining meticulous logs as required by food safety protocols.
Assist with machine changeovers, including swapping bags and Quick Locks for different product runs.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area by sweeping floors, cleaning machinery, and removing waste.
Adhere strictly to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety procedures at all times.
Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with the Bagger Operator and Shift Supervisor regarding product quality, equipment issues, or production delays.
Assist with material handling, including stacking trays and boxes on pallets and moving supplies to the production line.
Support general cleaning of machinery and the plant facility as assigned during production stoppages.

Qualifications
Strong verbal communication skills for effective collaboration within a team environment.
Excellent attention to detail to ensure product quality and accurate documentation.
Ability to work effectively and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing setting.
Proactive problem-solving abilities, particularly when clearing machine jams and addressing minor equipment issues.
A strong sense of teamwork and cooperation, with a willingness to assist colleagues wherever needed.
Good physical stamina and the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods - lifting up to 55 lbs
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Comfortable wearing PPE including hair/beard nets, and no jewelry allowed
Steel toed boots required; all other PPE supplied
Previous experience in manufacturing/production setting is an asset


Summary
Are you the skilled Production Assistant we are looking for? If you are ready to join a great team and advance your career in the manufacturing & logistics field, apply now! Our expert recruiters at Randstad are specialists in placing talented individuals like you and are excited to help you find your next role.

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https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/explore-sectors/



Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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