Neptune Fresh Produce Inc. 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 Food Processing Vertical Form Fill (VFF) Operator (Machine Operator, Production 2) Employer: Fresh Start Foods Job Location: 110-11188 Featherstone Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K9 Salary: $20.00 to $21.38/hour (salary increase based on annual performance review per company policy) $0.50/hour premium for night shifts Bonus per company policy Performance Incentive Program Benefits: Disability, Extended medical, Dental Life insurance Company-matched RRSP program 100% company-paid MSP premiums PPE reimbursement Boot allowance up to $85.00 Terms and Conditions of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (40h/week) Shifts: Day: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Night: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required Work Setting: Fruit and vegetable manufacturing and processing plant Work Site Environment: Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Vacancies: 9 Job requirements: Languages: Basic English Experience: Some experience in food processing required (1 - 7 months); equipment training provided Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Handling heavy loads (up to 23kg/50lbs), Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail Personal Suitability: Team player, Flexibility, Dependability Duties: Vertical form fill setup and operation Food processing of salads Packing of finished goods into boxes Coordinating order completion Line change over Managing line traceability forms Cleaning of equipment between product runs Use of pallet jacks to remove finished goods from the line Quality inspections of the processed salads May operate forklift (approximately 10% of work hours, training provided). How to apply: By email: denise.friesen@intercitypackers.ca By mail: 110-11188 Featherstone Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K9 Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply. 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. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to: For Jobs in British Columbia careers@freshstartfoods.com For Jobs in Ontario fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. We Are Passionate About Produce Wholesale Fruits and Vegetable Suppliers From Coast To Coast Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business. We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations. With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible. Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products.
