Temporary Yard Worker

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10,000 employees in 85 countries. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Contract Yard Worker

LOCATION: Chilliwack, BC

WAGE: $25.50/hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a contract position with no guaranteed hours to cover off a medical leave. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, The Yard Worker will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized yard and dock area by managing waste disposal and recycling, unloading trailers and supplying production materials, organizing bins and pallets, and supporting shipping and receiving operations as required. Duties also include yard and equipment cleaning, managing waste pickups, opening and cleaning the sugar latch/door with related QA documentation, operating the yard gate, and performing other assigned tasks to support efficient site operations.

Key tasks

• Clean dock area
• Dump and clean the garbage, organic waste, soft plastic and the hard metal/metal drums
• Transfer drum organic waste into bins and dispose of it into organics bins
• Unload / Unload apple/brain fruit trailers, load empty bins
• Keep the whole yard organized and clean, free of loose items and debris
• Supply empty bins and drums to production
• Separate returned pallets and keep them organized
• Manage the bins including requesting pickup when full
• Opening and cleaning the Sugar Latch/ Door and provide paperwork to QA
• Opening and closing the Yard Gate
• Pressure washer/ cleaning the yard and parking lot as needed
• Back up to shipping / receiving as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned
  
  

Attitude

Committed to adhere to company values:

• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Passion
• Quality
• Courage
• Vision
• Desire to make a successful and satisfying career in an international company.
  
  

Education, Skills And Experience Requirements

• Minimum of grade 12
• Must be fluent in English both verbal and written
• Strong ability and aptitude for handling machinery and equipment as some mechanical skills are required
• Organizational skills and ability to make decisions and problem-solve
• Good judgement
• Able to handle physical work requirements and repetitive work both indoors and outdoors
• Hardworking, flexible, results-oriented team player
• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Forklift certification
• Proven record of safety.
• Reliability – an impeccable attendance record is crucial to the position.
  
  

What Puratos Offers

• Competitive wage (in accordance with our Collective Agreement) and benefits
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Be an integral part of a successful and profitable company.
  
  

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on request for applicants with a disability in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact hrcanada@puratos.com or 604-392-1020 ext. 120 if you require accommodation.