Machine Operator

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

Job summary

A thriving food processing company in Richmond is seeking a full-time Machine Operator. The role involves setting up and operating food processing machines, performing various food processing tasks, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience and be flexible with working hours. This position offers comprehensive health benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food processing is essential.
• Flexibility to work in different production areas as needed.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines like slicers and dicers.
• Perform food processing functions including cutting and washing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot basic machine problems.

Skills

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 in production areas

Ability to work in refrigerated environment

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Overview

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, able to deliver on their commitments, value individual excellence and collective performance, care and give back through sustainable agriculture and corporate citizenship, go above and beyond to provide options for our customers, and understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business with 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, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Sundays when needed

Salary: $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

Benefits

• 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 disability.

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