Career Opportunities

Premier Express Lines
Refrigerated AZ Driver

Premier Express Lines, located in the Niagara Region, is currently seeking Transport Drivers.

Job Description:

The refrigerated transport driver will transport processed poultry to various locations.  Local runs, home daily.  Premier offers onsite mechanics, fuel station and electronic log books in every vehicle.  Pay rate ranges between $20/hr – $22/hr depending on experience and performance.  Premier offers employee benefits and incentive bonuses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-and post inspection of vehicle
• Work with customers to weight product samples
• Complete paperwork daily
• Clean trailer at end of shift

Qualifications:

• AZ Class license with 2 years of road experience
• Clean criminal record (company requires criminal check)
• Must be physically fit (able to pick up approx. 25 kilos)

Job Type:

Full Time

How to Apply:

Qualified Candidates, please send your resume to careers@premierfamilyfarms.com. We thank all who apply however, only those considered will be contacted for an interview.

Premier Catching Services
Chicken Catchers - 45 Positions URGENT

Chicken Catchers – 45 positions URGENT

 

Premier Catching, chicken catching company from Smithville, immediately requires chicken catchers for work in various parts of Ontario including Smithville, Welland, Cayuga, Jarvis, Brantford, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls area.

We have 45 positions available immediately for employment.

Positions are permanent non-seasonal full time employment, salary is $ 16.75 / hr for 40 hrs a week. Work schedule will vary.

No skills or minimum education required, however previous experience would be an asset.

 

Duties include:

Helping with equipment setup, manual collection of poultry, loading of poultry into holding crates on the transport truck.

All candidates must be willing to travel frequently for extended periods of time.

Please apply in the following manner:

Via email at careers@premierfamilyfarms.com

Via phone: 1-905-957-7771 – ext 230

Via fax: 1-905-957-6445

In person at 2659 Industrial Park Road, Smithville, L0R 2A0

Job Title Chicken Catchers – 45 positions URGENT

Company Name Premier Catching Email careers@premierfamilyfarms.com Category Agriculture / Forestry Job Type Full-Time Salary $ 16.75/hr for 40 hrs a week Location Smithville, Niagara Region, Hamilton, Brantford Area ON – Hamilton

Premier Kosher Inc.
Production Line Workers

Job Summary:  

Food production workers operate in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.  They are responsible for the production and packaging of the poultry before it is released to the shipping department.  Members of this team will work in areas such as the evisceration room, salt room, cut and pack, tray pack and box assembly.  This team has direct impact on the efficiency of our operation and contributes daily to the quality of our products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to a healthy work environment, while maintaining high food safety and health and safety  standards
• Perform tasks to clean and eviscerate (remove the organs of) recently-slaughtered chickens to prepare for secondary and further processing.
• Season poultry with salt
• Hang birds on chiller racks and on the cut and pack line
• Package poultry products in trays and boxes
• Preparing / affixing labels to packaged product and boxes
• Miscellaneous movement of boxes / bins / product
• Takes action to correct any issues and to make improvements
• Directly helps the department to meet targets and goals while maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
• Maintains productivity that meets/exceeds standards
• Contributes to the team and the whole facility in a positive way
• Other responsibilities as required

Required Skills, Ability and Experience:

• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment with repetitive lifting and hanging
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift for extended periods of time
• Able to bend, squat, twist and move up to 25kgs
• Ability to grip, grasp, and lift repetitively through the course of the workday
• Operate hand held mechanical machinery
• Inspects chicken cavities and ensures that it is free of defects, disease or foreign matter
• Checks products for quality defects
• Can work well in a team environment (with CFIA) and support fellow team members with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills, able to speak and read English
• Previous experience working in a food processing facility is an asset
• Ability to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene equipment, including but not limited to steel mesh guards, bump cap/hard hat, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, smock, and gloves
• Able to work in cold environment
• Environment is noisy, strong odors

 

Interested candidates, please send your resume to careers@premierfamilyfarms.com. We thank all who apply however, only those considered will be contacted for an interview.

Premier Express Lines
Truck and Trailer Mechanic (310T)

Premier Express Lines is currently looking for a full time Truck and Trailer Mechanic (310T).

**310T Apprentices welcome to apply!!

The Truck and Trailer Mechanic will be responsible to service, repair, overhaul, diagnose and inspect truck-trailers and their various related systems and components. Our equipment includes 2006 to 2015 Kenworth, Mac and Peterbilt trucks, and flat-bed and reefer trailers.

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services
• Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing:
• Electrical Systems
• Landing Gear Assemblies and Trailer Frames
• Hitching/Coupling Systems
• Trailer Bodies
• Suspensions Systems
• Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Axles
• Air and Auxiliary Systems
• Braking Systems
• Heating and refrigeration systems as well as ventilation devices and hydraulic systems
• Testing and adjusting repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
• Performing scheduled maintenance service
• Road test all vehicles that are in for repair to ensure requirements are met
• Maintain work area appearance and safety

 

Qualifications:

•  2-3 years with a 310T Licence Required – Valid Ontario Government mechanic certificate of qualification and a valid license as a Trailer Mechanic
• 5+ year experience working in a similar role, on similar equipment
• Must have Welding and Fabricating experience
• Welding ticket considered an asset
• Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade (including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools)
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work independently
• Knowledge of relevant government legislation, government health and safety act and standards for appropriate equipment maintenance procedures and legislated certifications
• Ability to compile reports, documentation and forms

 

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience

 

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates, please send resume to  careers@premierfamilyfarms.com.  We thank all who apply however, only those considered will be contacted for an interview.

Premier Family Farms is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Premier Family Farms believes in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.

Premier Kosher Inc.
Shipper & Receiver / Walkie Operator

Premier Family Farms, is looking to hire a Shipper & Receiver / Walkie Operator for their growing food processing plant, located in the Niagara region.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operation of an end/mid rider truck
• Prepare customer orders to be shipped
• Safely load products onto trucks
• Clean up area at the end of each shift
• Operate powered equipment safely and efficiently

 

Qualifications:

• Must have Walkie certification
• Must be able to lift 50 lb
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Pride in producing top quality workmanship to satisfy our customer’s needs
• Must be in good physical condition and enjoy manual work
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment

 

Salary

• Commensurate with experience

Job Type

• Full-time

 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please send resume to careers@premierfamilyfarms.com.  We thank all who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Premier Family Farms is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Premier Family Farms believes in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.

Premier Catching Services
Chicken Catching Supervisor - 5 positions

 

Chicken Catching Supervisor – 5 positions

 

Premier Catching, chicken catching company from Smithville, urgently requires 5 Chicken catching Supervisors for work in various parts of Ontario including Smithville, Welland, Cayuga, Jarvis, Brantford, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls area..

Positions are available immediately, permanent full time employment, salary $ 18.00 / hr/42.5 hrs / wk.

No minimum education required, however previous experience of a minimum 6-12 months either hands on supervising or direct work in chicken catching process is an asset.

Duties include:

Organizing, collecting and transporting crews to the farm, setting up farm for poultry catching and loading into trucks, assist in poultry catching and loading into crates, loading crates into transportation trucks, cleaning work area after completed loading and removing supporting equipment.

Suitable candidate must have a valid driver’s licence, driving abstract and criminal record check.

Company transportation van provided for work related tasks.

Please apply via:

Email at careers@premierfamilyfarms.com

Via phone: 1-905-957-7771

Via fax: 1-905-957-6445

In person at 2659 Industrial Park Road, Smithville, L0R 2A0

Job Title Chicken Catching Supervisor

Company Name Premier Catching Email careers@premierfamilyfarms.com Category Agriculture / Forestry Job Type Full-Time Salary 18.00 / hr for 42.5 hrs a week Location Smithville, Niagara Region, Hamilton, Brantford Area ON – Hamilton

Premier Kosher Inc.
Butcher - Retail or Wholesale

Butcher – Retail or Wholesale
Premier Kosher Inc.

Job details
• LocationSmithville, ONL0R 2A0
• Salary$24.25 / hour
• Vacancies 6
• Employment groups: Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
• Terms of employment Permanent employment, Full time40 hours / week
• Start dateAs soon as possible

•Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Hand-eye co-ordination

Work Location Information
Willing to relocate

Work Site Environment
Odours, Cold/refrigerated

Personal Suitability
Team player, Reliability, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Initiative, Dependability, Accurate

Additional Skills
Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting, Weigh meats for sale, Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, Train meat cutters

Equipment and Machinery Experience
Slicing machine, Band saw, Manual cutting utensil, Power grinder

Specific Skills
Cut carcasses, sides and quarters, Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat, Remove bones from meat, Cut poultry into parts, Prepare special orders, Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products, Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Work Setting
Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment, Wholesalers

How to apply
By email
careers@premierfamilyfarms.com

By mail
2659 industrial park road
smithville, ON
L0R 2A0
In person

2659 industrial park road
smithville, ON
L0R 2A0
from 08:00 to 17:00

Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
• You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Premier Kosher Inc.
Butcher - Industrial

Butcher, Industrial
Premier Kosher Inc.

Job details
• LocationSmithville, ONL0R 2A0
• Salary$18.50 / hour
• Vacancies 6
• Employment groups: Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
• Terms of employmentPermanent employment, Full time40 hours / week
• Start dateAs soon as possible
• Employment conditions: On call, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, To be determined

Job requirements

Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
Experience an asset

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure, Fast-paced environment

Work Location Information
Willing to relocate

Work Site Environment
Noisy, Odours, Cold/refrigerated

Personal Suitability
Accurate, Team player, Organized, Reliability, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Dependability, Judgement, Initiative

Additional Skills
Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting, Train meat cutters

Equipment and Machinery Experience
Knives, Cleavers, Manual cutting utensil

Specific Skills
Slaughter livestock and remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses, Remove feathers and singe and wash poultry to prepare for further processing or packaging, Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use, Cut poultry into parts

Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Work Setting
Slaughter houses, Poultry processing plant

How to apply

By email
careers@premierfamilyfarms.com

By phone
905-957-7771
from 09:00 to 15:00

By mail
2659 industrial park road
smithville, ON
L0R 2A0

In person
2659 industrial park road
smithville, ON
L0R 2A0
from 08:00 to 17:00

Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
• You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.