Production Lead - Meat Department

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.  

As a result of our expanding sales strategy, Intercity Packers is looking for a Full Time Production Lead to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead will coordinate and assist in the supervision activities for the production functions.

Position: Permanent, Full-Time.

Schedule: Monday to Friday. Shift time between 6:00am-2:30pm and 8:00am-4:30pm.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the supervisor to assist in coordinating the daily activities of the production lines.
• Monitors the receiving, selection, and/or loading of warehouse products to ensure the efficient flow of products in the warehouse.
• Monitors and prioritizes order fulfillment and monitors staff break times.
• Assists in investigating variances.
• Assists in the department's administration function and record keeping, including weekly action incentive input and scoring, preparing meetings, and analyzing error ratios.
• Provides training for employees on job technique and/or safety requirements.
• Serve in the function of employee or supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists in resolving production  issues, problems, or conflicts.
• A production lead is to follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High school or equivalent.
• 3 years of production experience, with 1 year of leadership experience.
• First aid and forklift license is a strong asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results. 
• Ability to work effectively with others and build and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships. 
• Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must have good time management and organizational skills.

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Weekly paychecks

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program 

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat, seafood products and the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, “Yes, we do!"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to hr@intercitypackers.ca and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.