Plant Packaging Labourer

FVSP; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Paid orientation

Advancement opportunities

Safe, food-safety focused workplace

Lunch items at onsite store

Tab system for full-time employees

Job summary

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is hiring a Packaging Labourer for our Yarrow location. Join a family-minded company focused on food safety and product quality, with opportunities for advancement and internal training.

This role is hands-on, emphasizing attention to detail to keep products safe and customers satisfied. You will work in a refrigerated environment, handling packaging, labeling, and palletizing while maintaining HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing is an asset.
• Forklift ticket is an asset.
• WHMIS, Food Safe, and First Aid are assets.

Responsibilities

• Package whole birds and poultry parts into bags according to product specifications.
• Weigh product to ensure accuracy and order compliance.
• Seal and label packaged products as required.
• Build and assemble boxes for packaging.
• Pack finished product into boxes and prepare for shipment.
• Stack boxes onto pallets safely and efficiently.
• Inspect product for defects or quality concerns prior to packaging.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas per HACCP and safety standards.
• Handle packaging materials and finished goods safely.
• Follow directions from Supervisors and Lead Hands.
• Work in other departments as needed.

Skills

Stamina & fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift operation

WHMIS

Food Safe

First Aid

Job description

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
4540 Simmons Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R4R7, CAN

Description

Packaging Labourer

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry – Yarrow, B.C.

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) is a vertically integrated specialty poultry company that prides itself on Food Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, and Growth. We’re hiring a dependable Packaging Labourer for our Yarrow location. Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is looking for someone who is high-energy and motivated.

• Work for a stable, family-minded company focused on food safety and product quality.
• Real career pathways — we promote from within and invest in training.
• Hands-on role where your attention to detail keeps customers happy and product safe.
• A respectful, team-first culture that values a positive attitude and long-term fit.

What you’ll do

• Package whole birds and poultry parts into bags according to product specifications
• Weigh product to ensure accuracy and compliance with order requirements
• Seal and label packaged products as required
• Build and assemble boxes for packaging
• Pack finished product into boxes and prepare for shipment
• Stack boxes onto pallets safely and efficiently
• Inspect product for defects, bruising, contamination, or quality concerns prior to packaging
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with HACCP and safety standards
• Handle packaging materials and finished goods safely
• Follow direction from Supervisors and Lead Hands
• Work in other departments as required

Who we’re looking for

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs repeatedly
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Repetitive hand and arm movements
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated processing environment
• Ability to bend, twist, and stack product consistently
• Looking for a long-term role with opportunities to grow at FVSP.
• Previous experience in farming or food processing, forklift operation, WHMIS, Food Safe, and First Aid are all assets but not required – we’re happy to train the right person!

What we offer:

• Extended Health Benefits (Including, but not Limited to Chiropractors, Massage Therapy), Routine eye exam coverage, Dental, Life & Dependent Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Insurance, Long Term Disability, and an annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account).
• Paid orientation
• Be a part of a growing company and strong team
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a business that promotes from within
• A safe, food-safety focused workplace where teamwork matters.
• Lunch items available at our retail store
• “Tab” system at our onsite retail store for full-time employees

Relevant Experience: Any sort of food processing experience, forklift ticket, air ticket, WHMIS, food safe and first aid are all assets to this position but not required.

FVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us and become part of our growing family!