Our purpose at The Little Potato Company is "Save the potato. Feed the world, better."

Because we believe everyone, everywhere deserves to eat good, healthy food. And it all starts with our little Creamer potatoes – one of the most economical, energy efficient, and highly nutritious food crops available.

We are a dynamic team that embraces diversity and unique differences, holding every employee in the highest regard, while fostering an award-winning workplace where health, safety and fun combine to create an environment where everyone feels like family.

Come join our rapidly expanding company and help us transform the entire potato industry – one little Creamer at a time!

PRIMARY FOCUS:

In this exciting role, the General Labourer (Packer) is responsible for working as part of a team to ensure that quality potatoes are packed into boxes as per The Little Potato Company specifications.

This position will be on the afternoon shift (2nd shift) reporting to the Production Supervisor and will be based in our Edmonton Plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visually checks packaged potatoes in accordance with quality standards and eliminates packages with any damaged or unacceptable potatoes.
• Grades potatoes on the packaging line as required to eliminate unsatisfactory product.
• Reports excessive product damage to the Machine Operator/Production Supervisor.
• Assembles an adequate supply of cardboard boxes for usage during each packaging run.
• Packs bags of potatoes neatly into boxes; removing bags with packaging defects (open bags, no date printed).
• Sorts and neatly stacks extra cardboard boxes/bags leftover from a packaging run by size and types.
• Inform the plant supervisor or quality control of all quality issues immediately.
• Maintains all working areas by keeping all areas clean and organized while working; ensuring floors are clear of all debris, including bags, boxes, and potatoes.
• Conforms and adheres to all established company policies and procedures and government legislation pertaining to occupation health and safety.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Machine Operator.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of Grade 10.
• Be physically fit with the ability to lift and stack boxes up to 25lbs.
• Basic English language skills to read, understand and follow instructions and adhere to rules and regulations.
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal skill and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The Little Potato Company is an innovative, fast-growing company in a unique niche market. Our future looks very bright, and so could yours. Not yet passionate about potatoes? No worries – it's inspiring around here.

We've worked hard to build an award-winning workplace where people feel like a family. If you share our people-centered values, we'd love to talk.