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.

Gardein is a manufacturer located in Richmond British Columbia producing highest-quality plant-based meatless foods free of any animal or dairy ingredients, made from a slow cooked blend of vegetables, grains and garden grown proteins.

Job Summary:

The Production Associate (Inspector) plays a key role in achieving Company objectives by line inspecting and carrying out other production related duties. A Production Associate is required to assist the Lead Hand and Assistant Lead Hand with the set up and changeover of the packaging machines. The Production Associate reports directly to the Production Supervisor. 

Responsibilities: 

• Working in the forming room to assist with set up and changeover of equipment
• Ensuring quality of food meets Company standards by checking temperature, inspecting size and shape, arranging product as it goes through fryer, and communicating with other departments
• Able to cover forming operation’s breaks, dumping matrix, doing paperwork, getting product to the work station, and scanning  
• Assist forming operator in pre-batter and preparations
• Adhering to the Company’s safety policies and procedures, as well as those set out by WorkSafeBC, and abiding by food sanitation standards 
• Working in other production areas as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in packaging and/or a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Power Pallet Jack certification is an asset
• Ability to multitask in a fast pace environment while maintaining a dedication to quality and safety
• Following direction while working with a team and maintaining a positive and respectful workplace
• Abiding by Company policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving
• Proficient in math
• Hearing protection and steel toe shoes required
• Standing and walking for long period of time (approximately 8 hours a day)
• Maneuvering  heavy objects, including lifting (floor to waist, waist to shoulders, and overhead) and carrying up to 15kg and using a power jack to push and pull pallets of up to 1000kg (between 8 and 16 times a day)
• Exposure to some job-related hazards, including but not limited to: moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery, slippery floors, and heavy objects

Working Conditions: 

• Must be available for day, evening, and weekend shifts
• Hearing protection and steel toe shoes required
• Cold environment
• Standing and walking for long period of time (approximately 8 hours a day)
• Frequently bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting while transferring product
• Operating mobile equipment
• Exposure to some job-related hazards, including but not limited to: hot oil, moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery, forklifts, slippery floors, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy objects

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following:

• Health: Company paid Health & Dental Benefits, Accident and Disability insurance, Health Spending account and Wellness Spending Account
• Wealth: Great compensation, Wealth Accumulation Program
• Growth: Onsite training, individual development plans for employees
• Balance: Paid-time off, Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Best Doctors referral service

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.

À titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, Conagra Brand considère les candidats qui sont 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.