Production controller Jobs in Delta, BC

Job Title: Food Production Worker
Job Description

The Food Production Worker supports daily manufacturing operations by safely and efficiently producing high-quality food products in accordance with company standards, food safety regulations, and WorkSafeBC requirements. This role involves operating production equipment, handling food products such as chicken, beef, and pork, maintaining strict sanitation standards, and contributing to continuous improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production tasks such as mixing, assembling, cooking, packaging, labeling, and palletizing food products.
• Work primarily in the forming or packaging/boxing areas, while supporting prep and cooking activities as needed.
• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner.
• Follow production schedules, recipes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality.
• Meet or exceed productivity, quality, and yield targets as defined by the production plan.
• Comply with all food safety programs, including HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and sanitation procedures.
• Perform regular quality checks on products and materials and promptly report any deviations, defects, or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and legible production and quality records to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of ingredients, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Follow all WorkSafeBC requirements and company health and safety policies at all times.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift as directed.
• Immediately report safety hazards, near misses, and incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate actively in safety training sessions and toolbox meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, tools, and surrounding production spaces.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to support allergen control and prevent cross-contamination.
• Support allergen control programs by following proper cleaning, handling, and segregation procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve production and quality goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and process efficiency improvements.
• Assist with the training and onboarding of new employees as required, sharing knowledge of procedures and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills to complete production and quality documentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift approximately 25–50 pounds (with or without accommodation) repeatedly during the shift.
• Ability to work in a cooled or cold environment, around 4 degrees Celsius, as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks safely and efficiently over the course of the shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety footwear, for the entire shift.
• Comfort working with chicken, beef, and pork products in a food manufacturing environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work varying shift times, including potential evenings and weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, warehouse, or kitchen prep environments is an asset.
• Experience with food prep, kitchen prep, or food manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and working in a GMP-regulated environment is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and support multiple areas such as prep, cooking, forming, and packaging.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable and growing food manufacturing organization that offers solid starting compensation for production roles and opportunities to grow with the business. You work alongside a close-knit team of approximately a few dozen colleagues, where collaboration, safety, and quality are core values. You gain hands-on experience in a regulated food production environment, receive training on industry-standard food safety and GMP practices, and build skills that are transferable across the food and manufacturing sectors.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with four main areas: prep, cooking, forming, and packaging/boxing, with temporary workers typically assigned to forming or boxing. The work environment includes exposure to food ingredients and temperature-controlled areas, with cooled spaces around 4 degrees Celsius. Shifts are generally 8 hours in length, with start times typically between 7:00 . and 9:00 ., and may require flexibility to move to afternoon, evening, or weekend shifts based on operational needs. Work may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, and overtime may be required during busy periods. The facility uses production equipment and machinery, and employees must wear PPE at all times; steel-toe footwear is required, while other PPE is provided. Employees should bring a lock for day-use lockers. The team currently consists of several dozen staff members, creating a busy yet supportive production environment focused on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.21 - $21.21/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.