Final Assembly

gategroup; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is seeking a Final Assembler in Vancouver, BC. The role involves checking flight bills, assembling flights, and preparing trolleys for cold storage, with hands-on duties requiring physical stamina and attention to detail.

Candidates must pass a background check, work 8+ hour shifts, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This position is union-represented and requires strong teamwork and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow specifications precisely.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work 8+ hour rotative shifts including weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Overtime may be required.
• Arrive on time and complete paperwork.
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Follow directions and interact professionally with customers.
• Lift, push, pull and move products up to 50 pounds.
• Work in cold temperatures and at heights as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading specs

Multi-tasking

Customer interaction

Shift work

Physical endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. With over 70 years of experience, we serve more than 250 carriers across more than 30 countries, delivering delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to millions of travelers worldwide. We are dedicated to fostering a positive organizational culture that encourages growth, development, and pride among our team members.

Summary

The duties of the Final Assembler include but not limited to the following:

• Checking flight bill - the worker reviews the flight bills to determine what items are required for each flight. The counter height is 36 inches high, which may require the worker to bend slightly. This activity is done intermittently throughout the day and the bending is not required for any prolonged periods of time.
• Assembling flights - trolleys that have been rebuilt are brought over to the assembly area by the bar/boutique builders. The assembler stages the trolleys according to flight number.
  • Headsets, hampers and satchels are added, as requested, to the trolleys to complete the flight. Fully assembled flights are pushed into the cold room to await pickup. The worker marks the flight complete on a board in the cold room.

Own transportation is an asset as public transport is limited in the area.

This position is represented by a labour Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement/s.

Responsibilities

• Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete paperwork
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as a member of a team
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to interact with customers in a professional manner
• Must have skill and ability to understand and read spec.
• Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work shift work
• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +10 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 25 feet or more depending upon aircraft.

Rate of Pay

CA$23.43 per hour

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry - fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.