General Labour

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
Food • Logistics
The Role
The General Labour position involves supporting production through packaging, heavy lifting, maintaining cleanliness, complying with safety and food regulations, and assisting in various operations tasks.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Rate: $20.76/hour

Purpose

The General Labour provides essential packaging support to the production team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This role handles communication, documentation, and other tasks that support the production process.

Responsibilities

  • Various assigned duties throughout the production areas including packaging and burger room, and other departments as needed.
  • Responsible for moving, boxing, deboxing, processing, packaging product according to specifications.
  • Ensure proper scanning and documentation is completed as required
  • Participate in monthly inventory as required
  • Weigh proteins and tag containers for weights and contents
  • Determine the quality of various proteins based on physical attributes, shape, and smell
  • Use and care of tools / knives / equipment
  • Meet customer demands and stock orders, whether for local or wholesale
  • Comply with all safety rules and adherence to all Company Health and Safety policies, OHSA
  • Complete necessary certifications if required
  • Assist as directed in start-up or end of shift operations
  • Cleaning – complete as directed proper cleaning and sanitizing of miscellaneous parts / equipment prior to / end of shift shut down, and as needed
  • Ensure that any equipment being used is safe to operate at all times
  • Comply with all Food Safety and HACCP regulations
  • All other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Basic Math skills
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to do heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a cooler/freezer environment
  • Fluent in English language both oral and written

    Certifications

    Trained in WHMIS, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP

    Fluent in oral and written English communication preferred

    Basic math skills

    Education

    Completion of High School, Post-Secondary an asset

    Experience

    1+ year work-related experience (food processing, cold environment production)

    Physical Demands

    Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary

    Travel Requirements

    0-25%

    Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

    At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

    Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

    Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

    Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

    Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

    Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

    (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

    This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

    Skills Required

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Basic math skills
    • Good communication skills in English
    • Ability to work in a cooler/freezer environment

    Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

    • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
    • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
    • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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    The Company
    HQ: Houston, TX
    24,120 Employees

    What We Do

    Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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