Al Surifrozen Foods

Down here at B-33 in the Lawrence Road Industrial Area, things move pretty fast every morning. Being in an industrial zone means there is always a truck idling outside or someone moving crates around. We handle frozen foods, so the main thing is keeping everything cold and organized. It’s not the warmest place to work, especially when you’re inside the storage areas for a long time. The floors are usually a bit wet from the ice and cleaning, so you have to watch your step. We don't have much of a front desk or anything like that. Usually, you’ll just find someone in boots and a heavy jacket checking the inventory lists. Lawrence Road is a busy stretch and we are right in the middle of all that activity. We spend most of our time making sure the temperatures stay where they are supposed to be. It’s a lot of physical work, lifting boxes and stacking them onto pallets. Sometimes the machines act up and we have to fix them quickly so nothing melts. We take our breaks when we can find a quiet moment away from the hum of the compressors. It’s just a regular warehouse operation where everyone knows their job. We’ve been at this spot for a good while and the routine stays pretty much the same day after day. It’s hard work but someone has to keep the food frozen and ready for the market.