Machine Operator

Fresh Start Foods Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their dynamic team in Richmond. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction is paramount. You will be responsible for operating food processing machinery, ensuring optimal performance, and contributing to a team that values excellence and sustainability. With a commitment to employee growth and a range of comprehensive benefits, this role promises to be rewarding for those who thrive in a collaborative workplace. If you're passionate about food production and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored Events

Training Opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Team-oriented Work Environment

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience in food processing is essential.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines for food processing tasks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot basic machine problems.

Skills

Customer Centricity

Flexibility

Manufacturing Experience

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Slicers

Dicers

Peelers

Job description

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

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: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-12am
Wage: $18.40/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

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
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• 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 a disability.

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