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Conagra Seasonal General Labourer (hiring for August 2024) in Dresden, Ontario

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Hunts, Aylmer, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, VH Sauces, Pogo and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.ca .

Conagra Brands est une des principales entreprises d’aliments de marque en Amérique du Nord. Son histoire est jalonnée de grands succès alimentaires qui sont le fruit du travail d’une équipe passionnée par l’innovation et la croissance. Conagra offre des choix pour toute occasion grâce à des marques réputées comme Hunt’s®, Aylmer®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, les sauces VH®, Pogo®, Vlasic® et des marques émergentes, dont Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein® et Frontera®.

Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir la culture la plus influente, la plus dynamique et la plus inclusive du secteur alimentaire. Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.conagrabrands.ca (https://www.conagrabrands.ca/fr) .

Job Description

We are looking to hire a physically able, punctual, and dependable Seasonal General Labourer to join our team in Dresden, Ontario. As a Seasonal General Labourer, you will be expected to support various aspects of our manufacturing and production processes—and to perform operations that include the safe operation of equipment to perform tasks related to the assembly and production of such iconic brands as Aylmer, Hunts, Manwich and Rotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performing various tasks related to the assembly and production of Conagra Brands products—including operating machinery, packaging, labeling, and so forth; and all with a focus on safe food-handling practices (training provided)

  • Conducting visual inspections of products to ensure they meet quality standards; and promptly reporting any defects or issues to supervisors

  • Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines; immediately reporting any safety hazards or incidents to supervisors

  • Working collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals and maintaining a positive and efficient working environment

  • Consistently following company policies and procedures, e.g., attendance, punctuality, and meeting other safe workplace expectations.

Qualifications

  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination, standing for extended periods of time, and willingness to work overtime when required.

  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Hard-working team player with a commitment to quality and safety.

  • Willingness to cross-train, adapt to changes in production schedules or job assignments, and perform different tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. ConAgra Foods is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

À titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, Conagra Brands considère les postulants qualifiés pour les offres d'emplois sans égard à la race, la couleur, les croyances religieuses, l'origine, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, la langue parlée, l'âge, le handicap ou tout autre facteur discriminatoire. Conagra Brands s'engage à travailler et offrir des accommodements aux individus ayant des handicaps. Si vous avez besoin d'assistance ou si vous avez des besoins spécifiques pour votre emploi, vous pouvez transmettre votre demande par courriel à Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com. Nous prendrons en considération votre demande d'accommodement au cas-par-cas.

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