High Liner Foods

Group Team Lead II - 2nd Shift

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

About High LinerHigh Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.It’s our time to make waves. Join us.High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value: Safety; it’s our #1 priority Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism A culture of inclusion, support and recognition Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees A strong focus on education and career development through trainingCompetitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America What To Expect On The JobCoordinates wet end set ups and formulationsSets speed linesEnsures production is meeting SPC guidelinesFollowing established HLF SPC guidelinesPerforms set up on coating, freezing and packaging equipment including fryersRequirementsHigh School Diploma (or equivalent) and two to three years experience in a related fieldYou have the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in spoken English:Physical DemandsWhile performing job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with arms/hands and bend. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate tools and/or controls. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.The plant work environment will expose employee to loud noises, food grade dust and odors, moving and vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity.This position has been identified as High Liner Food's safety sensitive position.As an employee working in a production facility you will be exposed to allergenic ingredients including but not limited to fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, and milk.High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.May require a high school diploma and six months to one year prior experience in a related fieldHave the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in spoken English: High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. requires for safety, quality control and emergency procedures that all employees be proficient in English. This means they must be able to read and write as well as understand and communicate in spoken English. (This is not an English –Only rule. We recognize that English is not the first language for some of our employees. Translation services and assistance may be provided as needed however, all employees need to have a basic understanding of and proficiency in English.)May require the successful completion of a basic competency examOccasionally lift and carry up to 24 lbs, 50lbs on occasionJoin Us! Apply NowHealth, Safety & WellnessAt High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization.Recruitment ProcessOur process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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