Who We AreÂ
Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.
We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery.
Who You Are
Positive Attitude-You approach work in a cheery and optimistic way.
Reliable & Dependable-You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.
Self Starter-You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.
Adaptable-You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.
What You'll Be Doing
The Labeling Operator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation, printing, and application of labels for various production needs. This role plays a key part in supporting efficient order fulfillment by maintaining label readiness, improving task efficiency, and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Print and apply labels for brown bags, ingredients, and baggable items in an accurate and timely manner.
Print RTE Sleeves with correct lot code and BBD to support the RTE Assembly department.
Print driver tags to support the Order Pick department.
Label Hot Kitchen and COMM stickers with appropriate Best Before Dates (BBD) and ensure compliance with food safety and labeling standards.
Ensure the labeling work orders are prepared at least two weeks in advance to support timely production schedules.
Monitor and improve task efficiency by tracking and optimizing seconds per task to support real-time data capture and performance metrics.
Troubleshoot label printers as necessary and ensure a consistent supply of printing consumables such as ink and label stock.
Support cross-functional teams during peak periods or special projects (e.g., re-labeling, rush orders).
Keep the labeling station clean, organized, and audit-ready in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to support operational needs and ensure smooth workflow within the department.
What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate for the Labeling Operator position is a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. They possess a strong sense of ownership over their responsibilities and understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency in supporting downstream operations like order fulfillment and food safety.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks while preparing work orders well in advance of deadlines.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ensuring all labels are printed and applied accurately without errors.
Possesses basic technical skills to troubleshoot label printers and maintain equipment functionality.
Comfortable with data tracking and committed to improving performance metrics such as seconds per task.
Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Understands the importance of food labeling regulations and maintains a high standard of quality and compliance.
Proactive in maintaining inventory levels of supplies like ink and labels, avoiding delays in production.
Previous experience in production, warehousing, or food operations is an asset but not required.
Label Printing & Application Proficiency. Ability to operate label printers and apply various types of labels (e.g., for brown bags, ingredients, BBD stickers) with speed and accuracy.
Basic Technical Troubleshooting. Knowledge of how to identify and resolve common printer issues (e.g., jams, ink replacement, alignment problems).
Inventory Management. Ability to monitor and maintain adequate stock of printing supplies like labels and ink.
Attention to Detail. Precision in labeling and documentation to ensure compliance with food safety standards and minimize errors.
Time Management & Prioritization. Efficiently handling daily tasks and preparing work orders in advance to keep up with production timelines.
What You Can Expect
Hourly wage: $22.20 per hour
Work schedule: Thursday to Monday 7:00am-3:00pm
Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days
Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products
An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact
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!
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.
