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Machine Operator

@ Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.

Milton, Ontario

$19/hrFull-time
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Overview

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. is hiring a full-time permanent Machine Operator at its Milton, Ontario plant. The role runs food processing machines such as slicers, dicers and peelers in a refrigerated, fast-paced team setting, on a five-day Sunday-to-Friday schedule starting at 7:00am at $19 per hour.

Pay:

$19 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate slicers, dicers and peelers
  • Perform machine testing and basic troubleshooting
  • Cut, wash and dry products by hand
  • Identify and retrieve products for processing
  • Complete documentation accurately

Requirements summary:

  • Previous food processing manufacturing experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Laboratory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.

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With 30 years of growth and experience, Fresh Start Foods is your source of fresh bulk, fresh cut and retail produce.

Full company description

Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on over 30 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 commissary facility in Milton 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. Fresh Start Foods continues to grow and innovate, serving food service and retail customers from coast to coast! 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

LinkedIn followers
6,087
People associated on LinkedIn
183
Reported office locations
  • 2705 Durante Way, Toronto, ON L9T 5J1, CA
  • 75 Bessemer Rd, Unit 7, London, Ontario N6E 1P9, CA
  • 2001 Bantree St, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 4X3, CA
Business categories
  • Retail
  • Food and Beverage
  • Wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Specialties
  • Fresh Produce for Retail
  • Foodservice & Industrial
  • Fresh Produce Distribution
  • Value-Added Fresh-Cut Fruits & Vegetables
  • Multi-Unit Fresh Produce
  • and Dairy Distribution in Ontario
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on over 30 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…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1993
SpecialtiesFresh Produce for RetailFoodservice & IndustrialFresh Produce DistributionValue-Added Fresh-Cut Fruits & VegetablesMulti-Unit Fresh Produceand Dairy Distribution in Ontario
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Job description
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.

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

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
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.


Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a Full-Time (Permanent) Machine Operators who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment at our Milton, Ontario location.


Position: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: $19/h

Schedule: 5 days/week Sunday to Friday (Saturdays + another changing day off), start 7:00am


We Provide Our Team Members:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Health Care Benefit Program
  • RRSP Program - Company Match Up To 3%
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Team-based Work Environment
  • Commitment to Safety

A Day in the Life of a Machine Operator @ Fresh Start Foods:

  • Accurate completion of documentation when required
  • Works in a safe manner and follows all safety procedures
  • Set up and operate machines - slicers, dicers, peelers
  • Perform testing procedures to ensure machines are working optimally
  • Perform food processing functions including manual cutting, washing, and drying of products.
  • Able to identify and retrieve products for processing
  • Able to read the recipes (weight, cut size, volume)
  • Monitor and troubleshoot basic machine problems/perform regular safety checks

What you bring to the Fresh Start Foods Table:

  • Previous manufacturing experience in a food processing facility
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work on weekends and holidays
  • Ability to be flexible with regards to working in production areas where needed the most
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

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

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:

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

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