Zero Waste - Production Associate

Collaborative Team Player: You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.

Strong Communicator: Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.

Adaptable: You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.

Open: You are open to constructive feedback, but aren’t afraid to let your opinions be known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view.

What You'll Be Doing

The Zero Waste associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful operation of the ZW Packaging Department, which includes the following key criteria:

Targets & KPI’s

Able to flag quality issues on the line in a fast-paced environment

Working in a team of 4 - 5 people

Production line function: packaging assigned ingredients in Zero Waste kits

Placing cups, spices and ingredients in a Zero Waste kit

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience in food manufacturing or a high-paced environment is preferred

Able to work in a fast-paced food production warehouse environment with strict deadlines

Comfortable working in a temperature controlled environment. The production facility is kept at between 0 to 6 degrees Celsius

Able to stand on your feet for 8-hour shifts

Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs. (11 kg)

What You Can Expect

Hourly Wage: $20.23

Schedule: Thursday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, and Friday to Monday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact

Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days

Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products

A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work-life balance

The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, 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!

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 fit.

At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you're in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat—please let us know during the hiring process.