Packaging Lead Hand (12 Months Contract)

From our humble beginning in 1917 to being one of the largest privately owned, value-added protein providers in Canada, our commitment to supplying high-quality products has been the core of our success. With a portfolio that includes a full line of poultry, beef and pork products, we service a long list of customers in both retail and food service from our Waterloo, ON and Langley, BC facilities.

PACKAGING LEAD HAND

Reporting to the Skilled Lead hand and Production Supervisor of Poultry Department, the Packaging Lead hand is responsible for the efficient operation of the packaging end of the processing line, ensuring maximum efficiency and compliance with all standards. The Packaging Lead Hand will be responsible for following established food safety and quality procedures, and must be able to lead and motivate production employees to ensure quality, on-time results. Provisions will be made to cover the absence of an employee in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following list of duties and responsibilities of the Packaging Lead Hand is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Other reasonable duties may be assigned as required.

• Ensure proper set up of equipment, availability of supplies (Boxes/bags/labels/etc.) and meet planned production schedules, customer specifications and packaging specifications.
• Perform appropriate checks on equipment, packaging, processing procedures in your area to ensure that all product packaging meets company and customer specifications.
• Optimize, allocate, and monitor daily staffing levels to ensure smooth operations, balanced workloads, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures..
• Prepare a workable rotation schedule when necessary. Delegate duties to staff in alignment with production requirements. Maximize staff efficiencies where the line is down.
• Provide regular feedback to Supervisor regarding staff performance. Provide open communications and clear expectations to staff, address minor issues immediately, and promptly escalate complex problems to the supervisor.
• Provide training for new workers in product quality, procedures, safety and hygiene.
• Ensure accurate production and QA records are documented. all QA line checks and CCP’s are performed per SOPs for every product and documented in Proficient.
• Operate in an ERP system (DEACOM): using a handheld scanner to issue materials to a job, input production (finished goods) and de-issue materials from the job.

• Transfer pallets of finished product to the dock with hand truck.
• Other duties as directed by Production Lead hand or Supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY:

• Consistently demonstrate Teamwork, Integrity, Performance-Driven, and Solution-Oriented behavior.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment in line with our company commitments.
• Collaborate well with colleagues, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, and other regulatory requirements. Actively participant all assigned safety and compliance training.
• Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance and strict adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or food/meat production is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational leadership skills.
• Must be able to handle heavy lifting of up to 25kg boxes and stand for extended periods.
• Must possess and maintain valid hand truck certifications.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting, ability to work accurately and reliably.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to create a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in a fast-paced, refrigerated setting, involving proximity to machinery and food ingredients.
• Work in cold, wet and slippery plant conditions for extended periods of time.
• Require flexible availability, including morning, afternoon and Saturday shifts.
• Require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job Type: Full-time (12 Months Contract)

Pay Rate: $25.10 to $27.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

• Morning/Afternoon shift

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate: LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

JD Sweid Foods is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Accommodation is available for persons with disabilities during all stages of the employment process.

JD Sweid Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.