What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Production Worker position at gfs?
Intercity Packers Ltd. Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below. Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026. Location: 13506 159 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V0C6 Available Schedules: 1) Monday to Friday. Must be available for the following shifts: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm and 8:00am-4:30pm. Weekends and overtime may be required as per business need. 2) 4 days x 10.5 hour shifts. Monday to Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm. Day off will change each week based on request/business need. 3) Monday to Friday. 8:00am-4:30pm. Position Overview : General Labour Workers will work in a fast-paced environment and duties will vary depending on which sector they work in but could include anything from feeding materials into machinery, assembling items, packaging items, or storing items. Roles and Responsibilities: Opens meat products for assigned tables (directed by supervisor). Physical counts on raw materials on a daily basis. Follow and maintain all HACCP regulations. Assist with garbage disposal (ie: boxes/de-bagging materials). Assist with the trimmings from steak machines. Responsible for maintaining excellent quality, sanitation, safety, and production standards. Perform duties as required. Skills and Qualifications: Must be available for full time work. Completion of high school or GED equivalent. Comfortable working in refrigeration with loud noise and odors. Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures. Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Basic computer skills. Effective verbal and listening communications skills. Commitment to quality and safety. Physical Demands: Handling heavy loads. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Good hand/eye coordination. Combination of sitting/standing/walking. Bending/crouching/kneeling. Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including: Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage) Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Weekly paychecks Employee Family Assistance Program Opportunities for career advancement Employee Recognition Programs Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs) Training opportunities Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program Full-time hours A team-oriented work environment Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to hr@intercitypackers.ca and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Join one of the teams at Intercity Packers at one of our four locations (Vancover, Edmonton, Toronto, or Montreal). We are the most trusted name in protein for product integrity and safety in today’s constantly changing marketplace. We are a company that believes in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. We believe culture is the key for a great working environment and that the customer is king and strive to provide the best possible service – Yes, we do! We offer a fair and competitive benefit package that includes: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Special Employee Discount on all products Company supported Pension Plan Education and Training Allowance In-house Training and Certification Sick & Bonus Hours Program Wellness Program