Before You Apply:
This is not a large corporate owned production facility, assembly line or factory. We are a small local company that is family owned and we operate a small scale production location where we produce locally made raw and natural pet foods, treats and supplements.
We are looking for mature, reliable and dedicated individual(s) to join our small team. Our ideal candidate would be a hard working and outgoing individual who is a team player and strives for customer satisfaction. Someone who has prior experience working in a production type setting who is motivated to work hard and communicate well with their teammates. It important to us that all members of our team feel a sense of responsibility towards the goals, mission, and vision of Furball's Choice in the quality products and high standards of service we provide our customers.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Stocking, organizing, inventory of frozen and raw products.
- Handling raw meats, utilizing meat manufacturing equipment, weighing, and packaging pet food products.
- Inspecting products for quality and consistency.
- Follow duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
- Perform regular sanitation of equipment and workspace.
- Business hours are 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday.
- Must be available to work 8 hour shifts
What we’re looking for in this position:
- You must be an animal lover as you'll be regularly coming into contact with our clients (and their owners).
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work. This position requires the use of your vehicle to complete local raw food deliveries once per week in the Quinte West area.
- Must be able to speak, read and write fluent English.
- Pallet transport, sort, cut and handle raw meat products.
- General knowledge of a commercial dehydrator and packing techniques is an asset.
- Able to withstand commercial walk-in freezer and cooler temperatures.
- Ability to use heavy duty equipment and machinery for pet food production.
- Perform packing, weighing and sorting activities during production.
- Perform quality assurance during the process and for the finished product.
- Able to lift up-to 75lbs.
- Must uphold health & safety standards and maintain a safe and clean/sanitary work environment.
- Ability to confidently work in a team oriented environment.
- Forklift License is an asset
If you fit the criteria mentioned above we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to us. Alternatively you can drop off a resume in person at 300 Bell Blvd. Belleville or by email.
Please be sure to include your availability and any previous experience you may have.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- What kind of individual skills do you possess that would make you the ideal candidate for this position?
- We appreciate you taking the time to complete all questions for this application. It enables us to find the best applicants to add to our awesome team! If you choose not to fill out the application questions your application may not be considered. Please enter your name in the field provided below.
- Please outline any experience you have that may be relevant to the positions.
- If hired for this position, are you able to provide us with a clean criminal record check?
- Do you have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle that you can use for work? (We offer raw pet food delivery in the Quinte West area once a week)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
