Hamilton, Ontario

Come, grow with us! We are seeking an experienced packaging team lead to join our team.

Position: Packaging Team Lead
Type: Full-Time and Part-time available
Employer: Paradise Fields | paradisefields.ca, info@paradisefields.ca
Location: 3355 Golf Club Rd, Binbrook/ Hamilton ON (accessible by car, bicycle or pick-up from bus)
Start Date: Immediately

About Us:

Nestled in the Green Belt corridor of Hamilton, Paradise Fields has a bold vision to grow “the world’s most nutritious organic food” by heavily emphasizing soil health and using regenerative agricultural practices. We are unique in that we fully mineralize our soil with all known minerals and trace minerals, brew our own compost teas to increase microbial and fungal soil activity, and our farm is fully irrigated with filtered potable water for the best possible results. No stones are left unturned when it comes to food quality!

We currently cultivate 12,000 apple trees bearing 20-plus varieties of apples. Five acres are dedicated to vegetable production and three acres for various berries, including haskaps, sea buckthorn, and hardy kiwi berries - all chosen for their high nutrient value. Our state-of-the-art greenhouse was recently completed and provides the perfect environment to grow high-quality microgreens, salad mixes, and other crops.

In a couple of years, the crown jewel of Paradise Fields will be a 12-bedroom wellness Centre where people will learn farming best practices and experience the healing power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Packaging Team Lead Position:

This role involves leading the packaging team to ensure our products are handled with care, packed efficiently, and meet our high standards of quality and food safety. Key responsibilities include overseeing all stages of packaging, maintaining strict food safety protocols, coordinating schedules, and ensuring the timely completion of all packaging tasks.

The Ideal Candidate will have/be:

• Two years of experience in a packaging or similar role, ideally in the food industry
• Knowledge of food safety and handling protocols
• A keen eye for quality and detail
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Proficient in managing timelines and working efficiently under deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, flexible, and responsive to feedback

Accommodation:

No one resides at the farm, and accommodation is not available. The farm is part of the Greenbelt, near Hamilton's urban boundary. Local bus routes stop 3km from the property, with bicycle or pick-up options available. In rural settings, a personal vehicle would be required.

Schedule:

Flexible shifts from Sunday to Friday, with varying hours depending on workload. We observe a day of rest on Saturdays, but Sunday work may be required.

Compensation:

$19 to $22 per hour, based on experience

How to Apply:

Please forward your CV/resumé to alain@paradisefields.ca

Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest.