The Very Good Butchers Hiring for Production Associate (PM Shift) at Vancouver, BC Full Time

We are starting up our Rupert Production facility and are seeking reliable and ambitious team players to help us create amazing Production teams within a fast-paced start-up environment. We are actively hiring for multiple positions for 3 shifts and provide training.

As our Production Associate (PM Shift), you will play a key role in producing plant-based product as part of a great team.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Starting salary: $17.50. Additional pay rate increases available based on job functions within the team.

Signing bonus: $100 paid after 30 days and an additional $150 paid after 90 days

Level 1 ($0.50) and Level 2 ($1.00) First Aid premiums (as applicable). Company will pay for training if you meet eligibility criteria.

Extended Health & Dental Benefits after 1 Month – 100% employer paid

Transit Friendly & Free Parking (and located next to Rupert SkyTrain station!)

Opportunity to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities with a VERY exciting company!

Responsibilities Include:
Perform duties of general production operator such as steaming, branding, vacuum packaging, and other tasks as required

Working closely with vegetables

Weighing of dried and fresh herbs and spices

Creating plant-based meats by hand

Packaging our delicious plant-based products

Operating a wide array of machinery, including tanks and kettles, to prepare food for production

Recording production data including weight tracking, inventory tracking, etc.

Maintaining a clean workstation and clean equipment while it is not in use at the end of every shift, and sterilize thoroughly to ensure it remains sanitary

Lifting of heavy boxes and materials required

Setting up of equipment for production

Monitor any changes in a machine’s capabilities, and report malfunctions to Lead Hand

Cleaning and sanitization of equipment

Other duties as assigned by the Production Lead and/or Manager

Must Haves:
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Physical dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments with loud noises

Commitment to follow all safety procedures and protocols

Nice to Haves:
1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the food or production

Strong technical skills and an understanding of machines and troubleshooting is considered an asset

Food Safe Level 1 is considered an asset

Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1/2 or equivalent is considered an asset

Previous experience with warehouse machinery and equipment, such as a pallet jack, is an asset

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.

Thank you for your interest in The Very Good Food Company, and we encourage you to apply today!