Permanent Full time-Fork Lift Driver-Warehouse associate

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Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Expected pay range: $19.53-20.03 

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

Job Overview: Do you have a keen eye for detail, great communication skills, and a desire to work in a positive team environment? Purdys Chocolatier is looking for a Full-Time High Reach Fork Lift Driver to join our efficient Warehouse Teams at our Chester Street and Kingsway facility in Vancouver, BC!

Duties include but are not limited to:  

• Operating High reach fork lift (Must be certified)
• Scanning orders
• Sorting, picking and packaging shipments
• Consistently meeting daily production targets 
• Maintaining cleanliness of work stations and common areas 
• Examining products to ensure quality and positive customer experience 
• Complies with all company GMP's; comply with SQF policies and procedures
• Performing other duties as assigned

All applicants MUST have:

• Class 2 Narrow Reach Forklift Certification and experience using Narrow High reach forklifts
• Availability: Must be able to work at 8330 Chester Street between the hours of 6:00am - 4:30pm  (8.5 hour shifts)
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• CSA certified safety shoes
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Experience working in a shipping and distribution environment an asset 

PERKS working at Purdys Chocolatier:

• Employee discount on Chocolate products- perfect for all your gifts!
• Referral program – refer a friend to work at Purdys and get a cash reward
• Access to internal job postings – we love to promote employees within the company
• Collaborate with fantastic people who are passionate about creating incredible Purdys moments

**As this is a unionized work environment – union membership is mandatory upon hire.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at resumes@purdys.com. We're here to help!