Urgent! Production helper jobs in Victoria, BC (NOC 9617)
Do you have a passion for great produce? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with a growing company? If yes, Islands West could be the company for you! We are a wholesale produce distribution company located in Victoria servicing customers in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, and in the Greater Vancouver Area.
Our mission is to be a bold leader in the foodservice and retail fresh whole and pre-cut fruits, vegetables and spices through innovation & continuous improvement throughout western Canada.
As a historically family run business, we have a clear appreciation of our important role in the community. As employers, we are committed to providing a safe, rewarding, healthy workplace for our team members.
As a key part of our local food supply chain, we work tirelessly to ensure we source the freshest produce at the best prices for our customers and the communities they serve. We support local farms year-round and our local freight affiliates ship the freshest produce we can find from our American farming partners.

Production helper jobs wanted in Canada – job details
Company | Islands West Produce |
Location | Victoria, BC |
Job type | Full time |
Salary | $17.50 hourly for 40 hours per week |
Benefits | Health benefits, Long term benefits |
Start date | as soon as possible |
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Fruit and vegetable processing plant
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Food safety/handling skills
- Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
- Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
- Feed and unload processing machines
- Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
- Follow emergency and safety procedures
- Record production information
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
How to apply
By email
islandswestproduce@gmail.com
End date
02-11-2022
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The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.