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Production Associate, Full time Contract
@ Purdys Chocolatier
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Purdys Chocolatier is hiring a Production Associate for a 6-month full-time contract in Vancouver, with a possible path to permanent employment. The role involves coating, garnishing, sorting, packaging and quality-checking chocolates in a food manufacturing plant. Pay is $19.53 per hour plus shift premiums, on a Monday to Friday, 40-hour schedule.
Pay:
$19.53 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Coat and garnish cream centres, caramels and confectionery
- Sort, pick and package chocolates
- Meet daily production targets
- Maintain equipment and workstation cleanliness
- Perform quality checks and record results
Requirements summary:
- Consistent Monday to Friday availability
- Flexibility to work at both Vancouver facilities
- Strong spoken and written English
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Compliance with SQF food safety policies
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSA-approved safety shoes |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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Purdys Chocolatier
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Canada's Chocolatier since 1907. Made with sustainable cocoa.
Full company description
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form India, salt from the Himalayas, chocolate from Belgium, cocoa from Ecuador and Peru, and dairy products from local farms hint at the expansive ingredient list. At Purdys we have been crafting extraordinary chocolate experiences for Canadians for over 105 years. With original recipes like our mascarpone cheese Tiramisu Truffle, you will always find new creations alongside your favourites to tempt and inspire you. Everyone has a favourite. Every chocolate has a story.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,393
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 529
- Reported office locations
- 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5X 3Y7, CA
- 2777 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. V5R 5H7, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Retail
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Purdys Chocolatier
- Specialties
- chocolate
- candy
- ice cream
- specialty chocolate
- business gifts
- fundraising
- custom packaging
- gift baskets
- weddings
- and corporate gifting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Purdys Chocolatier we are passionate about transporting you to an extraordinary, personal chocolate experience. Our inspired chocolatiers support farmers and growers locally and around the world. We source the very best ingredients to create the perfect chocolate moment. Purdys’ chocolates are made fresh daily in our Vancouver chocolate factory kitchen. Essentials such as ginger from Australia, cashews form…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, B.C. |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | chocolatecandyice creamspecialty chocolatebusiness giftsfundraisingcustom packaginggift basketsweddingsand corporate gifting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 71 |
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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.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.
We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're here to help!
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