Sanitation Associate

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 

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.

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.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including: 

• 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

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:

For Jobs in British Columbia

careers@freshstartfoods.com

For Jobs in Ontario

fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

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