Food Production Worker

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Ottawa's East End is recruiting Kitchen Production Workers to support peak season production. Join a fast-paced facility and help deliver high-quality food products to customers while following safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have experience in production, are detail-oriented, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. You must be able to work varying shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, Monday through Sunday.

Qualifications

• Previous production environment experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with safe food handling practices is a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective English communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food products to exacting standards.
• Maintain high product quality with attention to presentation.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Implement cleaning and sanitation practices to meet regulatory standards.
• Prioritize health and safety to optimize efficiency and food safety.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Refrigerated environment

Food handling

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you passionate about food production and looking for a new challenge? Our client, a production facility located in Ottawa's East End, is seeking skilled and motivated Kitchen Production Workers to assist with their peak season!

As a key member of the production team, you will play a critical role in helping to deliver high-quality food products to customers. If you're looking for a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and development, we want to hear from you!

**Please note that this posting is for future hiring needs rather than an active vacancy. We expect positions to open from mid‑May through late May.**

Required skills and qualifications:

• Previous production environment experience an asset
• Familiarity with safe food handling practices a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Effective communication skills in English required

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and package food products to exacting standards, including assembly, presentation, wrapping, and labeling
• Maintain consistently high product quality, with attention to detail and presentation
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Implement rigorous cleaning and sanitation practices to meet regulatory standards
• Prioritize Health and Safety protocols to optimize efficiency, work safety and food safety
• Provide support with inventory management, ordering supplies, and other tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

Starting Wage:$17.60 per hour

Must be available to work varying shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, Monday to Sunday.

Must be able to provide 2 work-related references.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.