Support the daily management of the Production department by performing a wide variety of duties to assist in quality control, sanitation, and stock rotation; as well as, planning, assigning, and leading the work of others. Supervising the department staff and acting as the go-to person in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Daily Production Line duties include producing high-quality fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for local foodservice and retail markets; learning to use dicers, cutters, slicers, and packaging equipment.
- Ensures completion of and review daily production quality check sheets.
- Regularly review the progress of work in department to ensure that staff are supported, questions have been answered, and problems solved.
- Help ensure that the quality and freshness of produce is always maintained throughout the department.
- Supports the production management team with coordinating and scheduling the timely processing of product according to customer requirements.
- Take direction from the Production Manager and keep them informed of department activities on an on-going basis.




- Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager.
- In the absence of production manager/assistant manager performs duties of production manager including but not limited to:
- Submitting work orders for items needing repair or maintenance

SCHEDULE
- Flexible but will include weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Minimum acceptable qualifications, experience & personal qualities required by the job holder)

- Good communication skills both verbal and written (English).
- Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
- Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
- Ability to learn and apply knife skills.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated setting.

REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed):
- Food Safe Level 1
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hearing Protection

BENEFITS:
- Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
- Employee discounts on products.
- Development opportunities.

📌 Production - Lead Hand (Victoria)
🏢 Fresh Direct Produce
📍 Victoria