Fresh Prep Foods Inc Hiring for Production Team Member (Packaging) at Vancouver, BC Full Time

As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan.

Fresh Prep has been selected as one of 2022 BC’s Top Employers and ranked #38 in the Globe and Mail’s 2021 Canada’s Top Growing Companies List.

Who You Are

You take pride in putting in a hard day’s work and value being rewarded for it. You value an organization that is doing good by its people, the planet, and building prosperity. If this sounds like you so far, below are some of the other characteristics of our current Team Members:

Ultra Reliable. Since we work in teams, we need team members who are engaged and seeking to contribute in a positive manner. Are you willing to show up on time and work hard?

Responsible. You’re a self-starter with the ability to work independently as needed. Can you be trusted to act without needing strict supervision?

Ready to Grow. Fresh Prep is a rapidly growing company and there are many opportunities for advancement. Are you looking to learn and grow with us?

Can Take Direction. You can follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

What You’ll Be Doing

At Fresh Prep, every day may be different! While we are currently in “growth mode”, things are becoming more and more streamlined. This means that your first day may not look like your third or your tenth, but each day you will be doing some of the following:

When you’re working in Packaging;

You will be working your shift in an area where the temperature is maintained between 6-8 degrees celsius.

The main activity in this department is the packaging of the ingredients produced by our Prep and Machining teams, per our different recipes specifications, into their appropriate labelled shipping bag, which is then sent to the Order Picking department.

You will be working at a specific recipe station with all the required ingredients supplied to select and combine the recipe ingredients into a labelled shipping bag, then placed onto a tray and delivery rack for further processing.

You will be required to work in a safe manner and to assist in maintaining a clean, healthy, food-safe production facility.

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehouse, or high-paced environment preferred.

Able to work in a high-paced warehouse environment with strict deadlines.

Comfortable working in a temperature controlled environment. The warehouse is kept at between 0 to 10 degrees Celsius.

Able to stand on your feet for 8 hour shifts.

Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs (13 kgs).

What You Can Expect

Competitive pay, starting at $18.00/hour for full-time employees.

Consistent weekly scheduling with paid breaks.

Career growth opportunities.

In house training for health and safety.

Curious to learn more about what we offer? We’d love to discuss with you during your interview

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team!

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we prohibit discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!