Shop Helper (Pre-Apprentice)

Foundry Kitchens; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Foundry Commercial Kitchens is seeking a Shop Helper to support daily stainless fabrication operations. You will assist with general labor, packing shipments, deliveries, and site tasks. A Class 5 BC license is required, forklift experience is a plus, and prior shop experience is advantageous.

We offer growth opportunities and a team-focused environment. Join our hands-on team in Port Coquitlam to help ensure smooth workflows, accurate inventory, and reliable delivery support across North

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license with yearly driving abstract.
• Forklift experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in a shop/ fabrication environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• General labor support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
• Prepare and pack shipments, load delivery trucks, and prepare orders for pick-up.
• Assist with deliveries, including lifting and moving equipment into place.
• Operate a variety of Foundry’s fleet vehicles for customer deliveries (typical trucks: 3-ton or F150 or similar).
• Organize inventory and perform regular counts of product.
• General building maintenance as required.
• Site installations as required.

Skills

Delivery driving

Forklift operation

General labor

Inventory management

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Foundry Commercial Kitchens, we are industry leaders in foodservice. We specialize in turnkey commercial kitchen solutions from concept to completion for trusted partners, owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. Foundry has in-house design, project management, fabrication, and installation services to execute projects across North America. Our stainless fabrication division proudly builds high quality fixtures exclusively for the foodservice industry. Our locally owned and operated business includes an innovative showroom and test kitchen, equipment inventory, white-glove delivery team and skilled stainless installation team. We are a passionate, high performing group of professionals seeking to serve our clients with the best of our diverse abilities.

With people and service at the heart of everything you do, as Shop Helper, you will support Foundry’s day-to-day stainless steel fabrication operations. You are creative in your approach to daily tasks and maintain a positive attitude when met with challenges.

Core Functions:

• General shop laborer, keeping the shop tidy and clean.
• Learn Laser & Brake operations
• Learn basics of FCS products and fabrication process as part of our pre-apprentice program

Responsibilities:

• General labor support is required for the day-to-day operations to run smoothly.
• Prepare and pack shipments, load delivery trucks, and prepare orders for pick-up.
• Assist with deliveries, includes lifting and moving equipment into place.
• Drive a variety of Foundry’s fleet vehicles, most often 3-ton or F150 or similar pickup truck to complete customer deliveries.
• Organize inventory and complete counts of product.
• General building maintenance (as required)
• Site installations (as required)

Experience:

• Proof of Class 5 BC Driver’s license and yearly driving abstract report
• Forklift experience, an asset
• Experience working in shop of similar operations and industry considered an asset.

• Foundry offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive extended health benefits and RRSP matching.

We offer room to learn, grow and to take on additional responsibilities. If you are interested in working with a dynamic team that fosters a work-life balance while working hard and having fun, we would like to hear from you.