Frontline Stories
Frontline Food Stories
4 effective ways for team leaders to motivate and inspire employees
A significant part of the Canadian economy is devoted to food processing. Food and beverage processors are Canada’s largest employer, accounting for 19.5 percent of all manufacturing jobs.
Navigate the robotics space. Welcome to the food processing jobs of the future!
As the food processing industry digitizes, facilities are introducing more automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and machine learning.
Victoria Cartagena, Employee Experience Champion, is helping create a rewarding experience for Maple Lodge Farms’ employees
Victoria joined Maple Lodge Farms as an HR expert in 2016 to support company’s recruitment strategy. She knew it would be a big job even before she started.
Five exciting post-secondary programs to take for a successful food and beverage career
Planning to start a career in food and beverage? How exciting! Being equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge is one of the key ingredients to success in the field. In this article, we discuss five of the best options to pursue your education in the food and beverage industry.
Do you qualify for a frontline food job?
Do you qualify for a frontline food job? It goes without saying that every job is different, but if you’re looking for a job right
Hans Dairy: Providing consumers with a little taste of home
We spoke with Sarab Hans, President of Hans Dairy, about her family’s South Asian dairy company and asked her why she enjoys her job and how to build a successful career in the industry.
Frontline Food Facts
What is a frontline worker?
They are the people who make our food – working on the production line handling, processing and packaging food and beverages.
There are almost 125,000 individuals employed in the processing sector and the majority are frontline workers.Is being a frontline food worker a good job?
Yes it is, because it offers competitive compensation plus job security, especially compared to other manufacturing jobs. This is because we will always need to produce food to feed people.
It's also fulfilling work because frontline food workers are essential to feeding the province and the world.
Do frontline food workers need specific training or education?
Not usually, and it’s also not always a requirement that frontline food workers be fluent in English. Many plants are multicultural, and English is a second language for many people.
Employers will provide any required training, and Frontline Food Facts is also offering free basic skills training online to anyone interested in a frontline food job.
Are there jobs available now?
What type of food and beverage processing companies are hiring? Where are they located?
Food and beverage processing companies in many different regions of the province are hiring frontline food workers, though there is the largest concentration in the Greater Toronto Area.
They produce all types of foods and beverages: bakery, fruit and vegetable, meat, dairy, packaged goods like crackers, frozen meals and cereal, plus so much more.
Food and beverage processing companies also come in various sizes, ranging from just a couple employees to thousands.
Who is Food and Beverage Ontario?
Is it safe to work as a frontline food worker?
Yes. Occupational health and safety laws, standards and programs make the workplace better and safer for everyone.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has developed COVID-19 pandemic guidance for higher risk and essential occupations and industries, including food and beverage processing.
What exactly is the food and beverage processing sector?
What is the purpose of Frontline Food Facts?
Frontline Food Facts helps people like you find rewarding jobs at food and beverage companies across the province.
We are also proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of frontline workers in the food and beverage processing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
