Food Production Workers

Job summary

The Food Production Worker is responsible for lifting crates of produce, dumping vegetables onto conveyor belts, and performing manual tasks in a cooler environment. They must also adhere to WorkSafe and food safety guidelines while maintaining quality standards within a team setting.

Job details

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 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: 1. Sunday-Friday (days off will be Saturday and Monday). 7:00am-3:30pm. 2. Monday to Friday, 3:30pm-12:00am. 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 * Good English speaking skills * 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 * 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. 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 [careers@freshstartfoods.com] For Jobs in Ontario fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com [fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com] Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

What you’ll do

The Food Production Worker is responsible for lifting crates of produce, dumping vegetables onto conveyor belts, and performing manual tasks in a cooler environment. They must also adhere to WorkSafe and food safety guidelines while maintaining quality standards within a team setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds consistently and possess reliable transportation to the Richmond, BC location. Good English communication skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits • Vision coverage • Prescription drugs coverage • Disability coverage • Extended health coverage • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus • Weekly paychecks • Employee Family Assistance Program • Career advancement opportunities • Employee Recognition Programs • Company-sponsored events • Training opportunities • Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy lifting
• Food safety
• GMP practices
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Fast-paced environment
• Reliability
• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Lifting Ability
• Food Manufacturing
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Food Services
• English Language
• Medical Prescription
• Multitasking
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Agriculture
• Food Production Worker
• Fruit, Vegetable and Related Preservers
• Food Processing Workers, All Other