Operator - AM Shift

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

GRF is currently seeking operators for our day shifts.

Start times varying between 5:00am and 6:00am, 9-hour shifts Monday to Friday with some overtime required on weekends.

GRF operates in a cold, fast-paced, and physical environment. Applicants must be comfortable handling meat products (beef, pork, chicken, seafood, soy, etc.) and must be comfortable with 10-40 pounds of repetitive lifting. We are currently seeking candidates who have experience with machine operation in a food processing facility.

• Equipment setup, assembly and operation
• Utilization of specific production tools and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
• Accurately document production results
• Adherence to strict operating procedures and food safety guidelines
• Strong attention to detail
• Regularly inspect work environment for good housekeeping
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders and other employees
• Repetitive tasks and standing in one spot for extended periods of time
• Must wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied
• Other relevant duties as assigned

• Experience with machine operation in a food processing environment
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Able to communicate effectively with teammates and leadership
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• 18 years of age or older
• Good attendance record required
• A positive attitude and willing to develop new skills
• Comfortable working around meat (handling using gloves, smells, etc.)
• Comfortable working in the cold (4°C) and exposure to extreme temperatures (-10° to 30°C)
• Previous food industry experience including GMPs and basic food handling are assets

Day Shift: $23.76/hr to start, increasing to $24.96/hr upon successful completion of the training period.

• Comprehensive benefits after three-month probation
• Option to participate in GRF Pension Program after three-month probation
• As an essential business, we can offer steady shifts with plenty of opportunity for overtime, even in these trying times
• Opportunity for advancement (Operators, Blenders, Team Leaders)
• Product can be purchased at a reduced cost
• All company PPE provided

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.