General Laborer - Packer
Confidential Search - client identity withheld pending interview stage. Presented on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing company based in Richmond, BC, supplying premium beef, pork, lamb, and seafood products to retail and foodservice customers across Canada and the United States.
Location
Richmond, BC
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
Shift
Sunday - Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Fridays & Saturdays off)
Starting Wage
$21.00/hour, with progressive union wage increases
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Packer will be accountable for the proper inspection, packaging, and labeling of protein products, ensuring every unit meets company quality standards and customer specifications before it leaves the facility.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect product for quality, vacuum seal the item, and place it into the appropriate customer packaging.
Ensure proper weight, description, and date are accurately recorded on the product label.
Ensure packaging is properly sealed without tears, damage, or visual contamination.
Ensure the quality of received product is up to standard and dates are correct before processing.
Package products to customer specifications.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area at all times.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
Qualifications & Skills
Willingness to work with raw meat and seafood products in a refrigerated production environment (approximately 5°C).
Ability to perform physical tasks requiring lifting, carrying, and moving objects weighing 30+ lbs safely and effectively.
Physical fitness and stamina to sustain prolonged periods of standing, repetitive movement, and manual labor throughout a full shift.
Previous production or food manufacturing experience is an asset but not required - full training is provided.
Strong commitment to food safety standards and practices.
Reliable, punctual, and looking for a long-term, stable position.
Willingness to work within, and become a member of, a unionized production environment.
Schedule & Compensation
Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays off).
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Starting wage of $21.00/hour, with wage increases of $0.60/hour every 6 months under the current union agreement.
Top union rate for this role is scheduled to reach approximately $25.35/hour by December 2028; all employees reach the top rate within 30 months at the latest.
Overtime is paid at 1.5x for the first 2 hours and double-time thereafter (overtime has been minimal in recent periods, though the warehouse/production team occasionally requires it based on order volume).
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits for employees and their families (spouse and children included), fully paid by the company - eligible after 3 months of employment.
Retirement/pension contributions through the union, effective from day one of employment (union dues are tax-deductible).
Annual safety footwear allowance provided on each employment anniversary.
Employee discount on in-house meat products, purchased at cost price.
6-month probationary period.
PPE & Food Safety Requirements
Company provides coats, hard hats, gloves, hairnets, and other required PPE.
CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots are required and employee-supplied (an annual footwear allowance is provided to offset this cost).
Strict food safety protocols are enforced: no jewelry (a plain wedding band and a watch are permitted), no cosmetics/makeup in production areas.
This is a physically active, fast-paced production role performed in a cold environment; food safety and quality are treated as non-negotiable at every stage.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.?
- This role requires working in a refrigerated environment (approx. 5°C) for full 8-hour shifts. Are you comfortable with this?
- Can you lift, carry, and move objects weighing 30+ lbs safely and repetitively throughout your shift?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to work with raw meat and seafood products?
- Do you have any prior experience in food production, packaging, or warehouse work?
- Are you willing to work as part of a unionized production team?
- Are you comfortable standing for the full duration of an 8-hour shift performing repetitive tasks?
Work Location: In person
