Food Production Workers

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Profit sharing bonus

Weekly paychecks

Employee family assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Full-time hours

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. in Richmond, BC is seeking Full-Time Food Production Workers to join our team. Schedule options include 7:00am–3:30pm, 10:00am–6:30pm, and 3:30pm–12:00am, with potential overtime and weekend consideration.

Wage is $18.85/hour, paid weekly, in a team-based production environment. Applicants should be able to lift up to 70 pounds, have reliable transportation, and possess the legal right to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Reliable means of getting to work on time.

Responsibilities

• Lift crates and cases of fruits.
• Able to lift up to 55lbs to 70lbs consistently.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Legal right to work

Fast-paced environment

Ability to lift 70 pounds

Team-oriented

Flexible schedule

Experience in food manufacturing

Job description

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

For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.

We are currently seeking Full-Time Food Production Workers to join our team based out of our Richmond, BC location.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Available Schedules:

Monday- Friday, with potential overtime on Sundays. 7:00am-3:30pm.

Sunday-Friday (days off will be Saturday and one weekday). 10:00am-6:30pm.

Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-12am.

Wage: $18.85/hour (paid on weekly basis!)

Types of Duties and Responsibilities:

Lift crates and cases of fruits,

Able to lift up to 55lbs,

Dump vegetables onto conveyor belt,

Perform work in cooler environment,

Perform heavy lifting as needed,

Adhere to WorkSafe and food safe guidelines,

Follow GMP practices,

Communicate quality issues,

Work in a team environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Reliable means of transportation to start work on time

Legal right to work full-time in the given jurisdiction

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds consistently

Accountable and dependable

Open to work in a changing work environment and able to multi-task

Flexibility in working schedule (Weekend and Holidays as required)

Experience in food manufacturing procedures is an asset

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Weekly paychecks

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

Training opportunities

Full-time hours

A team-oriented work environment

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:

Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

With 30 years of growth and experience, Fresh Start Foods is your source of fresh bulk, fresh cut and retail produce.

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. is a leading supplier of fresh produce and value-added products, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations across Canada for over 25 years.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing