Rossdown Farms and Natural Foods is a fourth generation poultry farming and processing. We provide quality poultry to our customers on a farm to plate business model.

Company: Rossdown Natural Foods Ltd
Business Information:
Business & Work Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description
• Make adjustments to process variables
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Maintain shift log of production
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Record production information
• Prepare production and other reports
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Identify, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Inform the manager of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
• Assist with maintenance issues and limit mill downtime
• Check products to ensure conformance to company standards and clear machine blockages as required
• Record production information such as quantity, weight, size, date and type of products packaged
• Perform corrective machine adjustments, clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Other assigned duties
Requirements:
– Education: Completion of secondary school is required
– Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food and/or beverage processing sector is required, if candidate does not have at least 1 years of experience, a college certificate or other specialized training in technical or maintenance background
– Experience as a machine operator is a great asset
-Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Hand-eye co-ordination, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Physically demanding, Large workload, Handling heavy loads, overtime required
-Personal Suitability: Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Team player, excellent written and oral communication, effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Initiative.

Salary: $25.40 hourly, 37.5 – 42.5 Hours per week

Benefits: Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, Medical equipment and Discount on chicken. Employee appreciation and Referral bonuses are given to employees.

Important Information: Position requires extended work hours and flexibility in schedule. Monday to Friday. From 6am to 3pm or from 9am to 5 pm. Weekend work may be required (on call).
Work site Environment: Loud, wet, dirty

Required languages: English

Education level: High School

Required skills: Education: Completion of secondary school is required - Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food and/or beverage processing sector is required, if candidate does not have at least 1 years of experience, a college certificate or other specialized training in technical or maintenance background - Experience as a machine operator is a great asset

Closest intersection: 2325 Bradner Road Abbotsford