Production/Warehouse Worker

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Job type: Full Time, 6 month contract 

Expected pay range: $19.53 per hour 

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 Casual General Help - Full Time to join our efficient Production Teams at our Chester Street and Kingsway facility in Vancouver, BC!

Start as soon as possible for 6 month contract. Opportunity to be promoted to permanent full time based on performance and openings!
 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Scan, sort, pick, and prepare orders for shipment
• Pack products safely and accurately to meet quality standards
• Sorting, picking and packaging chocolate into boxes
• Consistently meeting daily production targets
• Maintaining cleanliness of equipment, machines and work stations
• Examining products and recording results for quality control
• Performing other duties as assigned

All applicants MUST have :

• Availability: Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Must be able to work the same shift from Monday to Friday,
• 8330 Chester - 6:30AM -  8:00PM (8.5 hour shifts)
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• CSA Certified safety shoes
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Experience working with Food Manufacturing Machinery is an asset
• Comply with SQF policies and procedures

PERKS working at Purdys Chocolatier:

• Employee discount on all 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
• Fun working environment that values work-life balance

**As this is a unionized work environment – union membership is mandatory upon hire. This is full time hours, 40 hours/week.

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!