Temporary Yard Worker

Puratos; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 61,992,000 - 84,034,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Global company

Job summary

Puratos Canada Inc. is seeking a Contract Yard Worker in Canada. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe yard and dock area, unloading trailers, supplying materials, and supporting shipping and receiving.

A strong safety record and reliable attendance are essential. The position is a contract role with a wage of $25.50/hour and opportunities to grow within an international company. English fluency is required, and Grade 12 is the minimum education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to operate and handle machinery and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and decision-making ability.
• Reliable, with good attendance and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe yard and dock area; manage waste disposal and recycling.
• Unload trailers and supply production materials; organize bins and pallets.
• Support shipping and receiving; assist with yard and gate operations.
• Perform cleaning, QA paperwork, and yard maintenance tasks as required.
• Back up to shipping/receiving and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Machinery operation

Organizational skills

Team player

Safety record

Reliability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10,000 employees in 85 countries. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Contract Yard Worker

WAGE: $25.50/hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a contract position with no guaranteed hours to cover off a medical leave. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, The Yard Worker will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized yard and dock area by managing waste disposal and recycling, unloading trailers and supplying production materials, organizing bins and pallets, and supporting shipping and receiving operations as required. Duties also include yard and equipment cleaning, managing waste pickups, opening and cleaning the sugar latch/door with related QA documentation, operating the yard gate, and performing other assigned tasks to support efficient site operations.

Key tasks

• Dump and clean the garbage, organic waste, soft plastic and the hard metal/metal drums
• Transfer drum organic waste into bins and dispose of it into organics bins
• Unload / Unload apple/brain fruit trailers, load empty bins
• Keep the whole yard organized and clean, free of loose items and debris
• Supply empty bins and drums to production
• Separate returned pallets and keep them organized
• Manage the bins including requesting pickup when full
• Opening and cleaning the Sugar Latch/ Door and provide paperwork to QA
• Opening and closing the Yard Gate
• Pressure washer/ cleaning the yard and parking lot as needed
• Back up to shipping / receiving as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Committed to adhere to company values:

• Integrity
• Passion
• Quality
• Courage
• Vision
• Desire to make a successful and satisfying career in an international company.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of grade 12
• Must be fluent in English both verbal and written
• Strong ability and aptitude for handling machinery and equipment as some mechanical skills are required
• Organizational skills and ability to make decisions and problem-solve
• Good judgement
• Able to handle physical work requirements and repetitive work both indoors and outdoors
• Hardworking, flexible, results-oriented team player
• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Proven record of safety.
• Reliability – an impeccable attendance record is crucial to the position.

What Puratos offers

• Competitive wage (in accordance with our Collective Agreement) and benefits
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Be an integral part of a successful and profitable company.

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on request for applicants with a disability in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [e-mail] or 604-392-1020 ext. 120 if you require accommodation.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.