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Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Job Description

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2023.

As our innovative business grows rapidly, we are seeking full-time Production Workers. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Worker may be responsible for preparing, assembling, or packing our products at our Richmond location. If you can work in a colder, fast-paced environment and work under pressure with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $18/hr

Schedule: Monday to Friday, shifts starting between 6am-8:30am.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Constantly maintain a clean and safe worksite before, during, and after production activities
• Racking frozen meat on racks for defrosting
• Picking meat products from cooler to cut
• Weighing up meat products and labelling
• Safely load, unload, and transfer products to and from equipment or conveyors
• Product quality checks: specification, packaging, produce, seal integrity
• Dispose of garbage including boxes and bags
• Report any quality defects during production
• Follow and complete the production schedule
• Commitment to Food Safety by adhering to HACCP and CFIA hygiene rules / sanitary work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Comfortable working in refrigeration
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Basic computer skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to lift to 65lbs
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five (5) decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, “Yes, we do!