Overview
Packer Jobs in Calgary at Sparks Eggs Inc.
L.H. Gray & Son Limited, better known as Gray Ridge Eggs in Ontario, began in 1934 in Ridgetown, Ontario by Lyle and Ina Gray. Today, their son, Bill Gray carries on the family tradition. Gray Ridge Egg Farms is one of the largest processors of farm fresh eggs in Ontario and is proud to display the Foodland Ontario logo on its products. L.H. Gray & Son is an operating partner of Golden Valley Foods, an egg market leader in B.C. with a state-of-the-art egg grading facility in Abbotsford. L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. became a founding member of National Egg Inc., a Canadian marketing cooperative that brings local specialty eggs to market across Canada under the GoldEgg/JauneDoré brand. Sparks Eggs, a major player on the Alberta egg grading scene, was welcomed into the L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. family, further strengthening Bill Gray’s vision in Western Canada. L.H. Gray & Son Limited is not just shell eggs. Holdings in Global Egg Corporation/EggSolutions in Toronto and Elmira, Ontario, and in Perth County Ingredients in St. Marys, Ontario, brought the L.H. Gray & Son influence into the egg processing industry, impacting food service and industrial food production markets. We hope you’ll join our amazing team in keeping our country fed safely!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Packers work as part of the production team ensuring that graded eggs are packed into the appropriate shipping vessel and transported to the shipping and receiving department for order preparation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Self-Starter
Communication
Problem Solving
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate multi-caser machine, ensuring that egg cartons are being packed accordingly
Hand pack egg cartons into appropriate shipping containers based on customer requirements including boxes, plastic baskets, or carts
Operate the automatic stacker machine and pack flats of eggs into appropriate shipping containers or onto skids
Communicate verbally with production team on order progress and requirements
Communicate with production team regarding problems with eggs or packaging
Pack and palletize loose egg flats onto skids
Scan eggs and discard broken and/or cracked eggs
Inspect packaging for general appearance and code dates
Prepare materials and boxes for packing
Count boxes, baskets, and skids
Follow the established HACCP (Food Safety), biosecurity, and health and safety procedures
Ensure all food safety issues are communicated with Production Supervisor
Operate mobile equipment to transport skids from line to cooler
Keep machine parts and work area clean, tidy, and free from hazards
Assist co-workers where and when needed
All other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Must be able to read, write, and speak English and basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred
Prior general experience working successfully on a team environment and independently
Prior experience operating mobile equipment considered an asset
Must be able to communicate and work well with others as part of a team, demonstrating politeness, respect, and courtesy in communication and daily interactions
Must be able to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness and productivity
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and keep pace in a fast, production-line environment
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Due to the essential nature of our business, all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19. All new hires and all new temporary staff will be required to demonstrate having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination with the intent to receive a second dose once eligibility has been made available. Any exceptions for medical or religious grounds must be provided to Human Resources and should be substantive and well-documented.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue do our best to ensure we are protecting the safety of our employees, customers and business operations as much as possible.
This position is Monday – Friday from 4:00pm – 9:00pm
25.00 hours weekly
Title: Packer
Company: Sparks Eggs Inc.
Location: Calgary
