Full-Time, Casual Warehouse Associate

Job summary

The warehouse associate is responsible for scanning, picking, sorting, and packaging orders while meeting productivity and quality targets. They must also maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to food safety practices.

Job details

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment. Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal 6 month contract Hours Estimated to be: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Expected hourly wage: $19.53/hour + applicable premiums Looking for a hands-on role with a great team and a well-known Canadian company? Join Purdys Chocolatier as a Full-Time Casual Warehouse Associate and help us deliver moments of joy to customers across Canada. If you enjoy staying active, working in a fast-paced environment, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Scan and process orders Pick, sort, and package shipments accurately and efficiently Meet daily productivity and quality targets Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area Follow GMP and SQF food safety practices Support warehouse operations as needed What We're Looking For Available to work at 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver Available to work 40 hours per week: Monday-Friday 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM Strong attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong spoken and written English skills Experience working in a fast-paced environment Warehouse, shipping, or distribution experience CSA-certified safety shoes Nice to Have: Class 2 Narrow Reach Forklift Certification Why Join Purdys? Employee Discount on all Purdys products Referral Bonus Program Opportunities for Growth through internal job postings Supportive Team Environment with colleagues who care about quality and teamwork Work for a Trusted Canadian Brand with over 115 years of creating joy through chocolate Compensation Starting wage: $19.53/hour Additional premiums available: +$0.75/hour for shifts worked between 6:00 PM and 12:00 AM +$1.00/hour for shifts worked between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM +$1.00/hour for employees with a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 Certificate Union Information This is a unionized work environment. Union membership is required upon hire. Our Commitment to Inclusion At Purdys, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Apply today and bring your energy, attention to detail, and team spirit to Purdys Chocolatier! 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!

What you’ll do

The warehouse associate is responsible for scanning, picking, sorting, and packaging orders while meeting productivity and quality targets. They must also maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to food safety practices.

Requirements

Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week at the Vancouver location and possess strong attention to detail. Previous warehouse or distribution experience and CSA-certified safety shoes are required.

Benefits

• Employee discount • Referral bonus program • Opportunities for growth

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Sorting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Order processing
• Picking
• Sorting
• Packaging
• Quality control
• Warehouse operations
• Food safety
• GMP
• SQF
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Forklift operation
• Product Inspection
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Forklift Certification
• Warehouse Operations
• First Aid
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Warehousing
• Written English
• Certified Safety Auditor
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• General Warehouse Associate
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand