A career as a Cannery Worker offers a hands-on opportunity to play an essential role in food production. This position helps ensure that fruit and vegetable products are properly processed, packaged, and delivered safely to consumers. Whether you are entering the workforce or looking for a practical, physically active role, this job provides valuable experience in the food processing industry.
About the Company
Based in Ruthven, Ontario, this fruit and vegetable processing facility focuses on delivering fresh, high-quality products to customers. The company values teamwork, safety, and reliability. As demand for packaged food continues to grow, the organization expands and strengthens its workforce. Moreover, employees receive training to meet industry standards and develop essential production skills.
Responsibilities
As a Cannery Worker in food and beverage processing, you will:
- Practice proper food safety and handling procedures
- Measure and load ingredients into mixing and grinding machinery
- Feed and unload materials from processing equipment
- Inspect products and packages for quality issues
- Support operators and process control staff with production tasks
- Clean machinery and maintain immediate work areas
This job requires coordination, teamwork, and strong attention to quality.
Requirements
To qualify for this role, candidates should meet these basic requirements:
- No formal education required
- On-site training provided
- Ability to work at the physical location (no remote option)
- Comfort working in environments with odors, heat, cold, dampness, dust, or wet surfaces
Skills Needed
Successful candidates demonstrate:
- Manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Physical strength to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- A sharp focus on accuracy and detail
- Willingness to bend, kneel, or crouch throughout tasks
- Adaptability to fast-paced and physically demanding conditions
Additionally, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and client focus contribute to success.
Benefits
Employees enjoy a positive work culture along with a health care plan. Furthermore, this role offers industry experience, practical training, and long-term growth opportunities in food manufacturing and processing.
