Machine Operator

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry

At Fresh Start Foods, you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a full-time Machine Operator who is eager to work in a fast-paced team-oriented work environment in our Richmond, BC location.

Position:

Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Sunday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, Sundays when needed
Salary: $17.75/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate completion of documentation when required
• Works in a safe manner and follows all safety procedures
• Set up and operate machines - slicers, dicers, peelers
• Perform testing procedures to ensure machines are working optimally
• Perform food processing functions including manual cutting, washing, and drying of products.
• Able to identify and retrieve products for processing
• Able to read the recipes (weight, cut size, volume)
• Monitor and troubleshoot basic machine problems/perform regular safety checks

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience in a food processing facility
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible with regards to working in production areas where needed the most
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

• Team-based work environment
• Training provided
• Annual Safety Boot Program (up to $85)
• Group Health Care Benefit Program
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program
• Opportunity for advancement

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.