Production & Packaging Lineworkers

• An exciting opportunity in beautiful Lac La Hache
• Receive a highly competitive hourly wage of $18.50 to $22.50, based on skills and experience
• Receive excellent benefits, including extended health, and RRSP matching

About Country Prime Meats

Country Prime Meats was founded in 1996 with the goal of producing superior quality Canadian Meat Snacks. Since then, our products have received international acclaim by winning several gold medals at food competitions across Europe. In 2018, our organization was acquired by Premium Brands Holding Corporation and is now part of Premium Brand's "Direct Plus Food Group". Premium Brands is an investment platform focused on acquiring and building food-focused businesses in partnership with talented entrepreneurial management teams. 

At Country Prime Meats, we know that our success is thanks to the hard-working people who make up our team. We're proud of the happy and healthy work environment we've provided for our employees to thrive within. We know that our culture is the reason that our team are so passionate about providing Canadians with a consistent and high-quality product to enjoy. 

For more information about Country Prime Meats please click here.

For more information about Direct Plus Food Group please click here. 

For more information about Premium Brands Holding Corporation please click here.

About the Opportunity

Country Prime Meats is looking for full-time Production Lineworkers and Packaging Lineworkers to join our team in Lac La Hache, BC.

Reporting to either the Production Supervisor or Packaging Supervisor, you will play a key role in preparing, packaging, and organizing meat products to meet quality, safety, and operational standards.

In these positions, you will be primarily responsible for operating equipment, assembling products, maintaining a clean and food-safe environment, and ensuring that day-to-day line activities run smoothly.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production Lineworker

• Setting up and operating mixers, flakers, vat dumpers, and emulsifiers
• Preparing meat, skins, buggies, and other production materials
• Monitoring product flow and recording waste, time studies, and daily reports
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in the production area
• Communicating with supervisors to ensure smooth line operations

To read the full Production Lineworker position description, please click here.

Packaging Lineworker

• Assembling, filling, labeling, and stacking boxes and packages
• Sorting and trimming product as required
• Setting up scales and ensuring packaging specs are accurate
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe packaging environment
• Coordinating with team members to prepare lines for startup and meet safety standards

To read the full Packaging Lineworker position description, please click here.

More About You

To qualify, you will need to have completed secondary school or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. These are hands-on roles in a food processing environment, and while full training is provided for production roles, packaging positions do require some prior food safety knowledge.

The following are required:

• Availability for early morning shifts
• Ability perform repetitive tasks
• Comfort working in refrigerated environments and around machinery

For Production Lineworkers, no previous experience is required. You will receive on-the-job training and learn directly from experienced team members. Please note that this role requires the physical ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs as part of regular duties.

For Packaging Lineworkers, familiarity with SQF or BRC standards is considered an asset.

As our ideal candidate, you are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment. You thrive in structured routines, communicate well with others, and take pride in producing quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a supportive team while contributing to high-quality food products made right here in Lac La Hache.

About the Benefits 

In exchange for your hard work and reliability, you will receive a competitive hourly wage based on your position and experience:

• Production Lineworkers: $18.50 to $22.50 per hour
• Packaging Lineworkers: $18.50 to $22.50 per hour

These are full-time, permanent roles offering consistent hours and a supportive, team-based environment.

You’ll also gain access to:

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employer-matched RRSP program
• Opportunities for training and internal advancement
• Company social events and a friendly, close-knit team culture

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make your mark with an industry leader - apply today!