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Shop Helper (Pre-Apprentice)

@ FOUNDRY COMMERCIAL KITCHENS LTD

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

$23.50–$25/hrFull-time
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Overview

Foundry Commercial Kitchens Ltd is hiring a full-time Shop Helper (Pre-Apprentice) to support day-to-day stainless steel fabrication, including shop cleaning, learning laser and brake operations, and preparing shipments. The role includes driving fleet vehicles such as 3-ton trucks for deliveries and lifting and moving equipment. It requires a Class 5 BC driver's licence and pays $23.50 to $25 CAD per hour.

Pay:

$23.50–$25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Keep the shop clean and provide general labour support
  • Prepare shipments, load delivery trucks and prepare orders for pick-up
  • Assist with deliveries, including lifting and moving equipment
  • Drive fleet vehicles, mostly 3-ton trucks or F150 pickups, for customer deliveries
  • Organize inventory and complete product counts

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence with yearly driving abstract
  • Forklift experience (asset)
  • Experience in a similar shop or industry (asset)

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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FOUNDRY COMMERCIAL KITCHENS LTD

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Foundry is a collection of three distinct solutions – foodservice design, stainless fabrication & foodservice equipment.

Full company description

Foundry is a collection of three distinct foodservice solutions – foodservice design, stainless fabrication and foodservice equipment. We specialize in forging all three together with proactive project management to execute high performance commercial kitchens.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1020 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4A3, CA
  • 1383 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6L1, CA
Other recorded names
  • FOUNDRY COMMERCIAL KITCHENS LTD
  • Foundry Commercial Kitchens
Specialties
  • Restaurant Supply
  • Design Services
  • Food Equipment
  • Stainless Steel Fabrication
  • Ventilation
  • Project Management
  • and Installation
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Foundry is a collection of three distinct foodservice solutions – foodservice design, stainless fabrication and foodservice equipment. We specialize in forging all three together with proactive project management to execute high performance commercial kitchens.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2001
SpecialtiesRestaurant SupplyDesign ServicesFood EquipmentStainless Steel FabricationVentilationProject Managementand Installation
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Job description

SHOP HELPER

At Foundry Commercial Kitchens, we are industry leaders in foodservice. We specialize in turnkey commercial kitchen solutions from concept to completion for trusted partners, owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. Foundry has in-house design, project management, fabrication, and installation services to execute projects across North America. Our stainless fabrication division proudly builds high quality fixtures exclusively for the foodservice industry. Our locally owned and operated business includes an innovative showroom and test kitchen, equipment inventory, white-glove delivery team and skilled stainless installation team. We are a passionate, high performing group of professionals seeking to serve our clients with the best of our diverse abilities.

With people and service at the heart of everything you do, as Shop Helper, you will support Foundry’s day-to-day stainless steel fabrication operations. You are creative in your approach to daily tasks and maintain a positive attitude when met with challenges.

Core Functions:

  • General shop laborer, keeping the shop tidy and clean.
  • Learn Laser & Brake operations
  • Learn basics of FCS products and fabrication process as part of our pre-apprentice program

Responsibilities:

  • General labor support is required for the day-to-day operations to run smoothly.
  • Prepare and pack shipments, load delivery trucks, and prepare orders for pick-up.
  • Assist with deliveries, includes lifting and moving equipment into place.
  • Drive a variety of Foundry’s fleet vehicles, most often 3-ton or F150 or similar pickup truck to complete customer deliveries.
  • Organize inventory and complete counts of product.
  • General building maintenance (as required)
  • Site installations (as required)

Experience:

  • Proof of Class 5 BC Driver’s license and yearly driving abstract report
  • Forklift experience, an asset
  • Experience working in shop of similar operations and industry considered an asset.

Benefits & Perks:

Foundry offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive extended health benefits and RRSP matching. We offer room to learn, grow and to take on additional responsibilities. If you are interested in working with a dynamic team that fosters a work-life balance while working hard and having fun, we would like to hear from you.

Salary Range: $23.50 to $25 CAD Hourly

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