Janitor

Job summary

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient facility by performing cleaning duties and preventative maintenance. They must also ensure compliance with food safety policies and maintain accurate documentation for the quality management system.

Job details

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. Job type: Full Time, 6 month contract Expected Rate of Pay: $19.53 per hour plus applicable premiums Do you have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a positive team environment? As a proud Canadian chocolatier, Purdys Chocolatier creates connection and joy through the power of chocolate. We're looking for a dedicated Janitor to join our Chocolate Factory team in Vancouver, BC. This is a six-month contract position with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent full-time role based on performance. What You'll Do As a Janitor, you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient facility while supporting our commitment to quality and food safety. Your responsibilities will include: Following all company GMP, SQF, and food safety policies and procedures Carrying out responsibilities identified in the Purdys Quality Management System, including required documentation and quality checks Cleaning production and common areas throughout the facility Removing garbage and recycling materials daily Completing preventative maintenance tasks and maintaining accurate records Supporting workplace safety initiatives and helping identify potential hazards Assisting with other duties as required You Are a Great Fit If You: Are available to work Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM Communicate effectively in spoken and written English Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team environment Have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Can complete neat, accurate, and legible records and reports Are physically capable of performing janitorial and cleaning duties Take direction well and work effectively with a variety of people Hold an OFA Level 2 or Level 3 certificate (considered an asset) Why You'll Love Working at Purdys Employee discount on delicious Purdys chocolate Employee Referral Program with cash rewards A supportive team environment where everyone contributes to creating incredible Purdys moments Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills The potential to be considered for a permanent full-time position based on performance Important Information This is a unionized work environment. Union membership is required upon hire. For the safety of our employees, CSA-approved steel-toe footwear is mandatory. Ready to join a team that's passionate about quality, teamwork, and chocolate? We'd love to hear from you! 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!

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient facility by performing cleaning duties and preventative maintenance. They must also ensure compliance with food safety policies and maintain accurate documentation for the quality management system.

Requirements

Candidates must be available for the 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM shift and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Physical capability to perform cleaning duties and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are required.

Benefits

• Employee discount • Employee referral program • Supportive team environment • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Quality Checks · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Janitorial
• Cleaning
• Preventative maintenance
• Food safety
• GMP compliance
• SQF compliance
• Documentation
• Quality checks
• Waste management
• Workplace safety
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Quality Management Systems
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Written English
• Workplace Safety
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Janitor
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners