Job Description

Are you ready for a taste of the one of Canada's Top Employers?
Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation.
The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people. We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more.
Purdys Chocolatier is hiring Packing Machine Operator Back-Up and General Help to support the team at our production facility in Vancouver, BC!
The Packing Machine Operator is responsible for setup and operation of the Fuji machine and supporting equipment according to established standards for productivity and quality. They are responsible for changeovers, start ups, shut downs, operation and trouble shooting of all associated equipment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Complies with all company GMP's; comply with SQF policies and procedures
Carries out responsibilities identified in the Purdys Quality Management System including required documentation and quality checks
Produces products according to production schedules and specifications. Is responsible for maintaining specified weights, run speeds and quality requirements and can troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems
Maintains area to a satisfactory level of cleanliness and sanitation
Carries out any required preventative maintenance tasks and completes required documentation
Transfers completed pallets to the warehouse
Complies with all safety policies, accident prevention and compliance programs: reviews work areas for potential issues that could result in losses and reports injuries and hazards
Ensures that all wrapped product meets the quality standards
General duties as required. Other duties may be added or deleted as necessary
When not working as a Packing Machine Operator, you would be working as General Help in any production department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Mechanical aptitude and previous experience operating machinery
Experience in the food industry is an asset
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
Ability to lead and influence others and create a teamwork environment
Has excellent organizational skills
Can create neat accurate and legible reports
Ability to endure continuous repetitive motion
Performance Expectations:
Must have a positive attitude and excellent attendance record
Able to work flexible hours
Is a Team player and is quality oriented
Has a high level of initiative and works efficiently
Works safely and maintains a clean and organized work area
Takes direction well from a variety of people
Capable of working independently or as a team player
Performs jobs with high degree of accuracy and precision
Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained
outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present
an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be
considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for
their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of
applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who
have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.
Purdys Chocolatier is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email at resumes@purdys.com