Pet Food Production & Packaging & General Labor

Pet Food Production & Packaging & General Labor


Company
WELLYTAILS INC.
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Part-time
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1 day ago
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Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY WellyTails produces dog foods and natural pet health supplements We are looking for one physically strong fit reliable, hard-working and responsible individual to join our small team.To know more about our company please visit http://www.wellytails.com We currently have one opening for Part-time General Labor Production, Packaging & Warehouse.On-site WellyTails production and recipe production and packaging training will be provided for the selected candida FLEXIBLE HOURS 3 - 5 days a week and times that work for employee.Morning, daytime, afternoon, evenings weekends NO WORK during PE school days and Christmas or Easter school holidays IF YOU WANT TO BE HOME WITH YOUR CHILDREN DURING THESE TIMES.Employer WELLYTAILS INC.Job Location:435 Lawrence Bell Drive Williamsville (Buffalo) NY 14221 WELLYTAILS INC.TERMS Job start date:Right Away Wage $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Hours Work days and time are flexible to fit employee's schedule Work setting Dog Foods and Natural Pet Health Supplements Production Plant and Warehouse - hot in summer, cold in winter.DUSTY WORK ENVIRONMENT Work Site Environment Work with cooked meats, dehydrated meat powders, dusty fruit, vegetable and natural ingredients, Dust, Odours, HOT in summer COLD in winter as it is not an air conditioned or heated warehouse work environment.Security and Safety Basic lighted industrial building setting location.Job Description:Work in various areas of the production and packaging workflow, cleaning and warehousing including all tasks Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety and quality programs.Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.Basic computer skills for email are needed.WORK CONDITIONS:Must be strong and physically fit and able to lift 27Kg (60 pounds) very comfortably Performing repetitive production and packaging tasks Fast-paced production scheduled demand environment Physical Effort:This is a physically demanding position requiring bending and turning and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time as well as heavy lifting of 27Kg (60 pounds) bags, fiber drums and shipping boxes.Packaging work involves the regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.Physical Environment:Regular exposure to factors such as ambient room temperature (no air conditioning), moving equipment and machinery, loud noise.Sensory Attention:Regular need to give close attention to hearing and seeing the surroundings.EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE Manual use of food production, packaging, cleaning, and warehouse equipment.APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS:Job Requirements:Must be 18 years or older General knowledge of machinery, production and warehouse operations.Previous experience in food production/processing and packing environment is a definite asset Sustained physical effort is required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.Must be able to follow safe food production procedures and maintain high product quality Ability to work under hot NON-air-conditioned or heated warehouse conditions Commitment to personal safety and food quality processes Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time Ability to lift 27Kg (60 pounds) with relative comfortable ease Attention to production and cleaning details Work well with others Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop Critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skills Reliability/ Dependability Must have English speaking, reading and writing communication skills.SPANISH IS HELPFUL Basic email and computer skills required for order entry, production tracking and order shipping SUPPLY THEIR OWN SAFETY BOOTS AND WORK CLOTHES WellyTails Inc.is committed to providing equal opportunity employment practices.HOW TO APPLY Please EMAIL your resume with YOUR FULL CONTACT DETAILS INCLUDING TELEPHONE NUMBER to:john(at)wellytails.com WELLYTAILS INC.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.Job Type:Part time 12 - 18 hours a week - it can grow into full time Required Education:High school or equivalent Required language:Fluent in English, spoken and written - Spanish is a helpful Job Type:Part-time Pay:$20.00 - $24.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Language:English (Required) Ability to Commute:Buffalo, NY 14221 (Required) Work Location:In person.

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