Position Title: Production Associates
Term: Permanent, Part-time (2-4 days/week) and Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON

This position is responsible for assisting leadhands to complete the daily production plan and ensuring that all products made meets the Company’s product quality standards.  The incumbent is also responsible for filling out load tags and transferring finished products to the Shipping Department.
 
MAJOR POSITION ACOUNTABILITIES

• Reports any production abnormalities to Production Leadhands, such as unsafe working condition, machinery problems, product quality problems or problems with raw materials / supplies.
• Exercises Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 
• Adheres to company working standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the production floor and soybean unloading area.
• Follows work safe procedures and wears protective equipment as required.
• Ensures that no production supplies and materials are kept directly on the floor. 
• Ensures all production supplies and materials are closed and sealed with tape after use.
• Teamwork with other employees and leadhands to meet the daily scheduled production volume.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Production Leadhands and Production Management Team.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS

• Available for shift works.
• Working in the production plant 100% of the time.
• Required to lift 25 - 60 lbs material.
• Exposure to loud noises and wet working environment.
• Required to wear a uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment during work.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
 
Formal Education
High school graduate or equivalent qualification.
 
Related Experience

• Some experience in working in a food manufacturing plant is an asset.
• Some experience in working on an assembly line.

Other Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of written and verbal Chinese an asset
• Good teamwork and team player
• Physically fit