Production Associate, Full time Contract

Pay: $19.53 per hour + applicable shift premiums
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Term: 6-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Full-Time Employment

Join Canada's Favourite Chocolatier!

At Purdys Chocolatier, we're passionate about creating connection and joy through the power of chocolate. As a proudly Canadian company with over 115 years of history, we are looking for enthusiastic and dependable team members to join our Production Team in Vancouver.

If you're looking for steady full-time work, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in producing quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a 6-month contract position with the opportunity to be considered for permanent full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

About the Role

As a Production Associate, you'll play an important role in creating and packaging the chocolates enjoyed by customers across Canada. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment where quality and teamwork are highly valued.

What You'll Do

• Coat and garnish cream centres, caramels, and other confectionery products
• Sort, pick, and package chocolates and other products
• Consistently meet daily production targets
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, machinery, and workstations
• Perform quality checks and accurately record results
• Follow food safety and quality standards
• Support other production activities as required

Available Shifts

Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and be open to working at either of our Vancouver facilities as needed.

8330 Chester Street

• 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

2777 Kingsway

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

What You'll Bring

• Availability to work a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Flexibility to work at both Vancouver production facilities as required
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• CSA-approved safety shoes
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to comply with SQF food safety policies and procedures
• Experience operating food manufacturing equipment is considered an asset

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for extended periods
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs safely
• Comfortable working in a production and manufacturing environment

Why Join Purdys?

• Competitive pay of $19.53/hour plus applicable premiums
• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity to be considered for permanent full-time employment
• Employee discount on all Purdys chocolate products
• Employee referral bonus program
• Access to internal career opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Be part of a proudly Canadian company creating memorable moments through chocolate

Diversity & Inclusion

Purdys Chocolatier is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including all ethnicities, races, genders, religions, abilities, and identities.

Additional Information

This is a unionized work environment, and union membership is mandatory upon hire.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.