Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2022.

As our innovative business grows rapidly, Intercity Packers is looking for a Full Time Warehouse Supervisor located in Richmond, BC. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Warehouse Supervisor will supervise warehouse activities and personnel. They will assign staff and monitor the flow of products through the plant. Make recommendations for process improvement.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Wage: Between $28-30/hour depending on experience, plus performance bonus

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming receipts and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of products, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Inspects the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment. Communicates the need for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Collaborates with other distribution centers and business leaders to ensure coordination of all business.
• Participates in employee safety and plant protection activities.
• Provides leadership, ensures adherence to company practices and procedures, applies corrective action when needed.
• Interviews, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiates follow through with disciplinary action when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and serves as a role model and resource to them.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all orders and shipments.
• Coordinates future orders and prepares labor resources to meet anticipated demand.
• Develops and maintains a cross functional team prepared to step in as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience required. At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• High school or equivalent.
• Forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained during employment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to lift to 65lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat, seafood products and the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, “Yes, we do!"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to hr@intercitypackers.ca and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.