Deli Clerk

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About Safeway: Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. A day in the life of an Production Line Personnel: As a production line person you are responsible for placing ingredients on bread, in trays, applying labels and ensuring that all products are processed in an efficient manner. Working on the production line requires good dexterity and the ability to assemble small items at a fast pace while maintaining accurate ingredient weights on all products. Working on an assembly line requires that you be comfortable working with others, coordinating with them, and following instructions. This position does require some lifting and you must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Accuracy and maintaining a steady pace are integral to this position.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
Experience
No previous experience is required

Previous food production experience is an asset

Key Responsibilities

Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Handles production equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Build product accurately and quickly
Work as part of a coordinated team
Understand and follow all safety standards including safety training, handling of chemicals (WHIMIS), good manufacturing practices (GMP’S), and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

What you bring to the table:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to work at a consistent pace throughout the day
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated and team oriented
Works in a Safe and responsible manner
Must be available to work on weekends, day shifts, and night shiftsPhysical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting and carrying of less than 10 pounds
Constant standing
Constant reaching below shoulder level
Constant gripping and use of production materials
Occasional bending and twisting
Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 40 pounds including waist level and low level lifts
Ability to handle a cool working environment of 1 to 4 degrees Celsius

Why work for us: We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees. If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be. We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work.