Packaging Operator Student

Packaging Operator Student


Company
ASR Group
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$20.28 an hour
Posted
20 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto's historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada's heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW

If you are an energetic individual who likes to work in a fast-paced environment, then this position is for you! We are looking for summer students that are available to work rotating shifts from May , 2026- August 31, 2026.

The starting hourly rate for the position is $20.28

The overall responsibility for the position is to complete all work assigned in accordance with supplied work instructions and standard procedures.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible to provide support and assistance to the packaging and process teams.
• Clean food contact and non-food contact equipment (fans, electrical pans, etc.), structural parts (ceilings, walls, drains, and floors) using specific procedures as directed. Follow specific instructions to clean equipment.
• Lifting, cutting and emptying scrap sugar bags of up to 20 kg (40kg with a team lift)
• Be able to manoeuvre large buggies full of reject sugar.
• Required to operate powered hand trucks with a full load of sugar.
• Perform all responsibilities following established GMP Standards, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Job duties are varied and spread over a number of locations in the plant. Therefore, special assignments may be created on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
• Keep Sanitation Supervisor informed of any unsanitary practices that may be occurring in the plant.
• Follow sanitation procedures
• Responsible for accurate tracking and record keeping required for the sanitation department.
• Perform cleaning assignments as scheduled by Supervisor as well as all other related assignments including assisting and training of other associates as required by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Job duties are not limited to the above and other duties may be assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION
• Must be a student and enrolled in a College or University program
• One year work in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Experience in a food plant with an understanding of food safety and GMP requirements is also an asset.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
• Able to follow simple instructions
• Able to carry out routine but varied tasks
• Able to operate packaging machinery, powered hand trucks and equipment
• Able to apply proper cleaning procedures.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:
• Working experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of dry/wet cleaning process and chemical functionality is an asset
• Understanding of WHMIS & adheres to all safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Work well in teams.
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner and independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Physical Effort:
• Regular periods during which there is continuous physical exertion required.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 kg.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb stairs.
• Must have the ability to see and handle products, machinery, and hand tools.

Work Environment:
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including slippery floors.
• May be exposed to equipment and processing mediums exceeding several hundred degrees Fahrenheit and noise levels exceeding 85 decibels. Mandatory hearing protection for all employees.
• The employee may be required to handle chemicals that require PPE to be worn including respiratory PPE.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company's high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible enviornment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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