Sanitation Associate

Company 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. 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 a Full-Time Sanitation Associate to join our team based out of our Richmond, BC location. The successful applicant will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of production facility equipment. Other Sanitation related duties may be required, as well as other warehouse related duties.

Qualities We Look For

• 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

Position

Full-Time Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. May include Holidays.

Wage: $20.50/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial tasks.
• Meet productivity targets and schedules.
• Collaborate with the team.
• Ensure sanitation meets specifications.
• Follow GMP practices.
• Clean equipment.
• Report quality issues.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Food manufacturing sanitation experience is advantageous.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Accountable, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Follows company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Capable of lifting 40-50 lbs in wet and cold conditions.
• Adaptable to changing work environments and skilled in multitasking.

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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation Request

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 For Jobs in Ontario Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

About Our Company

We Are Passionate About Produce Wholesale Fruits and Vegetable Suppliers From Coast To Coast Fresh 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.

Closing

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

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