Production Packing Lead
Inspired - Whole Leaf
Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)
Location: 4936 52nd St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3R2
Status: Full time, Permanent
Hours/Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, Morning Shift, Weekends as needed
Wage: $17.00/hr
Inspired produces innovative, fresh and healthy, ready-to-eat items for Canadian retail and Foodservice companies. Our state-of-the-art processing facility, use of premium ingredients, and chef inspired recipes has elevated fresh-cut to the next level. We are a dynamic & forward thinking company looking to expand our current product offering. We will continue to create new Inspired items for the Canadian market.
Focus
The primary focus of the Production Lead is to ensure production targets are met in a timely fashion, while overseeing a team, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. The Production Lead position is a valuable part of our production team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Demonstrate and instruct Team Members how to safely complete tasks and follow procedures
- Ensure that defined procedures and safe work practices are being followed at all times
- Monitor and evaluate performance of Team Members, ensuring meticulous quality of work; provide regular feedback and constructive criticism to achieve desired results
- Notify management of any actual or potential Food Safety issue.
- Regular stacking of pallets with a weight of up to 40lbs
- Work on the fresh produce production line with consistent speed and accuracy
- Willingness to perform work with knives and other kitchen utensils that involves cutting, peeling and scooping produce
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Maintain productivity and efficiency without compromising quality
- Operate machinery correctly and safely
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Report any deviation on equipment or utensils conditions
- Report any concerns or foreign material in the Raw material, Work in Progress or Finished Product
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
- Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices which includes observing all policies & procedures and following all written & verbal instructions
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Minimum 1 year in a similar Team Lead role required
- Minimum 1 year food handling experience
Physical Requirements
- Physically fit
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs
About the Star Group
We love fresh produce! The Star Group operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world. Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you!
We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com
Why Us?
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Positive and fun work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Be part of an exciting industry!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume (in PDF Form) in confidence. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you okay with working weekends and overtime as needed?
Experience:
- Food industry: 1 year (preferred)
- Leadership Role: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
