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Production Associate

@ Sofina Foods Inc

Belleville, Ontario

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Overview

Sofina Foods is hiring a full-time permanent Production Associate at its Belleville, ON plant at $18.75 per hour. The role involves stuffing, weighing, hanging and inspecting protein products in a cold, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The shift starts at 5:30am, with overtime opportunities and benefits after probation.

Responsibilities:

  • Stuff and form meat products
  • Weigh products and record weights
  • Operate tote tilters and add spices per work order
  • Inspect products during production
  • Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor or Lead Hand

Requirements summary:

  • Good verbal and written English communication
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Food processing experience is an asset
  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn new skills

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Sofina Foods Inc

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HeadquartersMarkham
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Job description


About Us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's. Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

We are hiring a Production Associate at our Sofina plant in Belleville, ON.

What do we offer:

  • Rate: $18.75
  • Shift: Starts at 5:30am
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Full time Permanent
  • Benefits after successfully completing the probation period
  • Pension Plan after 12 months of employment

Position Summary

Reporting to Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is responsible for tasks related to production

Responsibilities

  • Tye and form stuffed products
  • Assemble and disassemble machines as needed
  • Retrieve supplies necessary for production
  • Accurately weigh products and record weights
  • Hang products for cooking
  • Conduct inspections of products during production
  • Deliver meat from the cooler to the stuffing table
  • Accurately weigh injected ham using the provided scales
  • Add spices according to work order specifications
  • Operate tote tilters as necessary
  • Weight carts and record dumping meat into the hopper
  • Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor and/or Lead Hand

Requirements

  • Good English communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and consistently maintain established production standards.
  • Experience in a food processing environment is an asset
  • Attention to Detail
  • Willingness to learn new skills

Working Conditions

  • This position requires some physical effort
  • This position requires normal visual / sensory effort
  • This position requires working in cold environment
  • This position requires standing for long periods of time
  • This position requires some lifting for up to 50 lbs
  • This position requires some pushing and pulling for up to 50 lbs

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an existing vacancy. We are currently not using AI.
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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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