Packaging Associate- job post Valbella Gourmet Foods
Job Description
*This role is in person in Canmore, AB & candidates are required to live locally*
Hello! We’re Valbella Gourmet Foods – a traditional European meat processing facility and café nestled in the heart of the Bow Valley in Canmore. We started over 45 years ago with a simple love for fine food and a commitment to creating the highest quality meat for our local communities. Since then, we have grown into one of Western Canada’s best known meat producers and work with some of the finest hotels, restaurants and grocers in Alberta.
We love supporting the local economy and are always on the lookout for talent to grow our team. We are currently looking for a Packaging Associate with experience in commercial packaging and labelling, a passion for good quality food and shared family values to join our team.
About You
· You are organized and proactive
· You enjoy working with people and are a team player
· You enjoy being on your feet and don’t want to be tied to a desk all day
· You take direction when needed and take initiative to support the team
· Previous food handling experience is an asset
· You share our love for fine food!
About the job
Every role at Valbella is important to our purpose of delivering the best quality experience and food to each customer. Our Packaging Assistants are responsible for ensuring all our products are packed and labelled correctly, before taking them to the shipping warehouse. The Packaging Associate is part of a small team and must be able to wear many hats at once. Packaging Associates are also responsible for managing cooler space and ensuring proper product rotation.
A successful Packaging Associate will:
· Assist with additional areas within the meat production department, as necessary
· Maintain impeccable hygiene standards
· Be able to stand on their feet for an entire shift
· Have the ability to lift up to 20kg
· Experience handling commercial packaging machinery is an asset
What’s in it for you?
· Competitive wages
· Free hot lunch daily!
· Medical and dental benefits
· Staff discounts in our deli
· A happy, healthy work environment
