Job Description

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers.

Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.

Permanent Full-Time | Vancouver, BC

Expected hourly rate: $20.03 per hour

Love chocolate? Join Canada's Chocolatier.

At Purdys Chocolatier, we've been creating connection and joy through the gift of chocolate for over 115 years. We're proud to be a Canadian-owned company with a strong tradition of quality, teamwork, and employee development.

We're currently looking for a High Reach Forklift Driver to join our Warehouse team in Vancouver. If you're safety-focused, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Purdys, you'll be part of a team that helps deliver our chocolates to customers across Canada while enjoying great perks, opportunities for growth, and a workplace where your contributions are valued.

What You'll Do

As a High Reach Forklift Driver, you'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include:

• Operating a narrow aisle high-reach forklift safely and efficiently
• Picking, scanning, sorting, and preparing orders for shipment
• Supporting inventory movement and warehouse organization
• Ensuring products meet quality standards before shipment
• Maintaining clean and organized workstations and common areas
• Meeting daily productivity and performance targets
• Following all GMP, SQF, and workplace safety requirements
• Assisting with other warehouse duties as needed

What You'll Bring

• Class 2 Narrow Reach Forklift Certification
• Experience operating narrow aisle high-reach forklifts
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good spoken and written English communication skills
• A positive attitude and team-first mindset
• CSA-certified safety footwear
• Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping, or distribution environment is an asset

Schedule & Location

Location: 8330 Chester Street, Vancouver, BC

Availability Required:

Must be available to work 8.5-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Why You'll Love Working at Purdys

• Employee discounts on delicious Purdys chocolates
• Referral bonus program
• Opportunity to apply for internal job postings and grow your career
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Work for a well-respected Canadian company with over a century of history
• Stable, permanent full-time employment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Purdys Chocolatier is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

Additional Information

This position is part of a unionized work environment. Union membership is required upon hire.

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 resumes@purdys.com. We're here to help!