ConAgra Limited, Lamb Weston Division is a global leader in Specialty Potato Products. Our state of the art processing facility, built in 1999, operates in Taber Alberta. We are a fully owned subsidiary of ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE: CAG) which is one of North America's leading packaged food companies, with a strong presence in consumer grocery as well as restaurant and foodservice establishments. ConAgra Foods is organized into three businesses—Consumer Foods, International Foods and Commercial Products. The commercial products segment manufactures and sells a variety of innovative, specialty and basic ingredients to food service and manufacturing customers worldwide.
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Quality is Job One...
Our commitment to quality literally starts from the ground up. We use only the finest potatoes from the world’s prime growing regions. Each one is processed under the most stringent standards in the business to maximize natural potato flavor and customer satisfaction.
HOURS, PAY, & BENEFITS…
Wages are set by a collective agreement with the United Steel Workers Local 1-207. Wages range from $14.35 to $23.25 per hour. We offer shift premiums:
Swing shift 3pm – 11 pm, $0.30 per/hr
Grave shift 11pm – 7am, $0.50 per/hr
We also offer a service recognition
Employees employed by the Company for 5 years or less receive $0.30 per/hr
Employees employed by the Company for 5 years or more receive $0.60 per/hr
Subsidized Transportation Program from Taber and Area
Employer/Employee paid Alberta Health Care Paid
Extended Health and Dental Benefits
Life and Disability Benefits
100% Prescription Drug Plan ($7 dispensing fee)
RRSP contribution plan , Company matches
11 paid Statutory Holidays
Safety equipment supplied
THE TYPE OF WORK…
Hourly Production Group
In the plant…
we run a 24 hour operation with 3 separate, 8 hour shifts,
days 7am – 3pm,
swing 3pm – 11pm, and
graves 11pm – 7am
Overtime is readily available
Rapid advancement opportunities available
Our innovative production process is highly automated which creates less manual labour for our employees.
The Trades
If you enjoy working with your hands and have a keen sense to problem solve consider applying for one of our many trade positions. Openings include:
· 2nd Class Power Engineers
· Electricians
· Waste Water Treatment Operators
Wages range from $24.24 to $37.99, depending on certification.
Shifts are 12hr, 7am—7pm and/or 8hr depending on position.
We have an established apprenticeship program that encourages and supports employees furthering their education in the trades. Relocation assistance can be provided for those who have the proper qualifications and experience.
General Labour
· Trims product for defects; inspects cut product for defects and foreign material
· Engaged in duties to ensure the sanitation of production lines
Quality Assurance Technician
· Performs laboratory test to determine specific attributes of raw product.
· Responsible for testing samples of raw product for contractual and informational purposes.
Packaging Operator
· Responsible for operating packaging equipment.
· Monitors/Operates metal detectors, case sealing equipment and case coders.
Forklift Operator
· Responsible for operating lift truck equipment to unload, transport and store finished goods.
· Ensures the demand for dry supplies are met in packaging and batter areas.
Production Operator Specialist
· Operates various process specific equipment.
· Safely operates equipment in a manner that optimizes performance while ensuring product quality specifications are being met.
Power Engineers
· Responsible for repair, maintenance of all equipment under utilities and services with emphasis on efficient operation of the refrigeration engine room, freeze tunnels, boilers, steam systems, rooftop air handling units and cold storage.
Millwrights
· Assist maintenance supervisor to coordinate tasks, critiquing on-going and finished work, sets priorities and other responsibilities as authorized.
Line Mechanics
· Diagnoses maintenance problems, installs and sets up equipment, reads and understands prints and schematics
· Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems.
Water Treatment Operators
· Performs skilled work in monitoring and controlling operations of the process and waste water treatment systems
ConAgra Website: http://www.conagrafoods.com/
