Company: Island Farmhouse Poultry Ltd.
Business Information: Tucked away on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley Island Farmhouse Poultry is dedicated to providing the highest quality chicken. We are a fourth-generation family run poultry processor delivering products that are fresh and distinctive for consumers who appreciate local products.

Business Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2
Work Location: 1615 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N1
Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions: 4 Production Laborer

Job Description:
• Transport raw materials finished products and packaging materials throughout plants and warehouses manually or using power equipment.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Cuts the poultry into primal cuts for further processing or packaging.
• Measure and portion the meat for the sausage linker machine – food and beverage processing.
• Measures the appropriate seasoning for the various meat marinades.
• Weighs the product on scales and then produce labels from the computer.
• Places the processed chicken on the conveyor belt to be weighed and cut into further pieces.
• Receives directions from the Supervisor and divides the work among small line of team members.
• Ensures the line is running safely and effectively.
• Feed and unload food products processing machines.
• Hang chickens from the chiller to the sizing line.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Not applicable
Experience: On-the-job training will be provided. Previous experience working in a food-processing environment is considered an asset.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, fast paced environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Manual dexterity for trimming poultry.
• Must be able to stand 100% of the workday at a moving conveyor line.
• Perform repetitive motion.
• Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 60 lbs. (27kg).
• Basic English is considered an asset.
• Reliability
Personal Suitability: Accurate, Flexibility, Reliability
Weight handling: Up to 27 kg (60 lbs.)

Salary: $17.55-$18.30 at 30-35 Hours per week

Benefits: Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, Medical equipment, Employee Milestones, Employee Gift Cards and Discounted Chicken.

Required languages: English

Education level: None

Required skills: Thorough, detail orientated, must be able to stand for a long period of time.

Closest intersection: highway 1