Production Lead Hand

1 month ago

Milton, Canada Intercity Packers Ltd. Full time
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 through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.


We are seeking a Lead Hand for our Production Line to supervise and train our production teams in preparing fresh, healthy produce related products for our growing foodservice customers. Clean, cool environment, steady hours and set schedules. Lots of opportunities to learn, grow and develop. Great benefits and bonus programs included.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: From $20/h
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 4:30/5:30pm, Sunday to Friday with one day off during the week and off every Saturday. Flexibility required as some days are longer than others.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead department within the production lines to complete daily production duties/tasks.
  • Provide training for new team members.
  • Provide coaching and support for production team employees.
  • Monitor and maintain vertical form filler machine.
  • Ensure that all documentation and checks are being completed throughout your shift.
  • Ensure all SOP's are being followed.
  • Communicate with Supervisor and Production Manager to ensure equipment has been checked and/or repaired and has been sanitized prior to running production.
  • Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to throughout the entire plant.
  • Assist employees on a hands on as needed basis.
  • Work efficiently to increase overall yield.
  • All Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Supervisor experience a must
  • Previous employee training and coaching experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience on vertical form filler preferred
  • Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a food processing facility required
  • Ability to lead and motivate team members.
  • Ability to work flexible work schedule which include nights and weekends.
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.


We Provide:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Opportunity for Advancement
  • Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

Fresh Start Foods offers successful candidates competitive wages, group health care benefits and RRSP and employee purchase program. If you possess these skills and experience and want to learn more about this exciting career opportunity, please forward your resume immediately.

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.

About UsWe Are Passionate About ProduceWholesale Fruits and Vegetable Suppliers From Coast To CoastFresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada.

Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business. We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations.

With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible. Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products.

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