Packer - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

L.H. Gray & Son Limited, better known as Gray Ridge Eggs in Ontario, began in 1934 in Ridgetown, Ontario by Lyle and Ina Gray. Today, their son, Bill Gray carries on the family tradition. Gray Ridge Egg Farms is one of the largest processors of farm fresh eggs in Ontario and is proud to display the Foodland Ontario logo on its products. L.H. Gray & Son is an operating partner of Golden Valley Foods, an egg market leader in B.C. with a state-of-the-art egg grading facility in Abbotsford. L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. became a founding member of National Egg Inc., a Canadian marketing cooperative that brings local specialty eggs to market across Canada under the GoldEgg/JauneDoré brand. Sparks Eggs, a major player on the Alberta egg grading scene, was welcomed into the L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. family, further strengthening Bill Grays vision in Western Canada. L.H. Gray & Son Limited is not just shell eggs. Holdings in Global Egg Corporation/EggSolutions in Toronto and Elmira, Ontario, and in Perth County Ingredients in St. Marys, Ontario, brought the L.H. Gray & Son influence into the egg processing industry, impacting food service and industrial food production markets. We hope youll join our amazing team in keeping our country fed safely!POSITION OVERVIEWPackers work as part of the production team ensuring that graded eggs are packed into the appropriate shipping vessel and transported to the shipping and receiving department for order preparation.CORE COMPETENCIES

• Self-Starter
• Communication
• Problem Solving

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate multi-caser machine, ensuring that egg cartons are being packed accordingly
• Hand pack egg cartons into appropriate shipping containers based on customer requirements including boxes, plastic baskets, or carts
• Operate the automatic stacker machine and pack flats of eggs into appropriate shipping containers or onto skids
• Communicate verbally with production team on order progress and requirements
• Communicate with production team regarding problems with eggs or packaging
• Pack and palletize loose egg flats onto skids
• Scan eggs and discard broken and/or cracked eggs
• Inspect packaging for general appearance and code dates
• Prepare materials and boxes for packing
• Count boxes, baskets, and skids
• Follow the established HACCP (Food Safety), biosecurity, and health and safety procedures
• Ensure all food safety issues are communicated with Production Supervisor
• Operate mobile equipment to transport skids from line to cooler
• Keep machine parts and work area clean, tidy, and free from hazards
• Assist co-workers where and when needed
• All other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred
• Prior general experience working successfully on a team environment and independently
• Prior experience operating mobile equipment considered an asset

• Must be able to communicate and work well with others as part of a team, demonstrating politeness, respect, and courtesy in communication and daily interactions

• Must be able to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness and productivity
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and keep pace in a fast, production-line environment

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

• Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Due to the essential nature of our business, all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19. All new hires and all new temporary staff will be required to demonstrate having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination with the intent to receive a second dose once eligibility has been made available. Any exceptions for medical or religious grounds must be provided to Human Resources and should be substantive and well-documented.We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue do our best to ensure we are protecting the safety of our employees, customers and business operations as much as possible.This position is Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 9:00pm25.00 hours weeklyQuick Apply

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