This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by:  helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church. Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, and in compliance with Welfare Services' policies and procedures, the incumbent is responsible to assist in general labor activities to meet the assigned production plan and maintain a safe and sanitary facility.  The incumbent's duties may include: preparing and assisting with packaging lines for daily production runs, including operating a variety equipment, casing and palletizing, operating lift-trucks, cleaning the facility, and other duties as assigned.

The position presently includes an on-site arrangement, 10-hours a day, four days a week, in the Garden City Cannery. This position requires you to be present during harvest time (August to December) for around 12-to-14-hours a day, four days a week, which includes overtime pay. 

The Production Tech Apprentice can expect to:

Receive competitive pay. 

Receive benefits that include company retirement contributions up to 12%, health insurance, health rewards program, flexible spending accounts, many employee discounts, sick time, disability benefits, and paid vacation time.

Opportunities to progress in your career

Experience first-hand the purpose of the Welfare system

Be mentored by experienced professionals.

Gain practical, resume-building experience.

Have access to online food processing learning and training

Work in an environment where employees are valued.