Crater and Shop Worker

**WHO ARE WE?**

At BEVCO, we manufacture a variety of custom conveyor systems and packaging equipment for food and beverage companies. We are:

- Established - 40+ years
- Worldwide - 45 US States, 32 Countries, 5 Continents, 1000+ Clients
- Reputable - 1000+ Clients, Industry Leader, High Quality Products

We Convey Satisfaction.

**WHY CHOOSE A CAREER WITH BEVCO?**
- Opportunity to make an impact
- Looking for a challenge
- Contribute to an organizational purpose: We Convey Satisfaction
- Strong team environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and long-term career potential
- Easily accessible office location (#1 Hwy and 200 St. in Surrey, BC)
- Benefits package

**JOB PROFILE**

Bevco is looking for to join our manufacturing shop as the lead in our crating area. As the Crater, this person is responsible for building our wood skids and crates and packing our finished equipment effectively in crates to ensure safe shipment across North America. This individual will also help maintain our yard and will assist with various duties in our manufacturing shop and warehouse.

**HOURS**

Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (regular hours)

Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:15PM (overtime on an as-needed basis)

**BENEFITS**
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Company events:

- Canucks tickets
- Christmas lunch for staff
- Christmas brunch for staff and family
- Lunch events throughout year
- Staff celebrations
- Hockey pools with company-donated prizes
- Forklift training and certification
- Two 15 minute paid breaks

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Wood Skid and Crate Building**
- Safely use woodworking tools, such as circular saws, chop saws, hammers, nail guns, staple gun, etc., to fabricate large wood crates and skids for shipment of equipment
- Arrange, strap and tie down equipment and parts components within crates to ensure safe shipment of equipment
- Check equipment crates versus shipping lists and drawings prior to buttoning up to ensure all equipment sections, additional parts and project documents are inside the crate
- Prepare crating paperwork prior to shipment
- Coordinate with personnel to document crated equipment by photograph prior to buttoning up
- Monitor inventory of crating supplies and inform Purchasing when supplies are low

**Yard and Plant Maintenance**
- Monitor access to yard via gate and maintain security
- Maintain a clean and organized yard, crate building area and warehouse building
- Breakdown unused pallets and neatly stockpile in designated areas
- Help with local pick-ups and disposal runs
- Assist with building maintenance activities within capabilities
- Monitor food waste bins and change out bags for disposal as needed
- Manage Bevco’s recycling storage, paper shredding and food waste areas

**Additional Duties**
- Assist in other areas of production as needed and within capabilities, such as general labour, metal parts production, plastics fabrication and mechanical assembly.
- Assist Shipper-Receiver with loading and unloading incoming/outgoing shipments
- Operate forklift to load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks
- Assist with inventory in warehouse
- Assist with packaging of parts orders
- Assist with inventory counts and periodic cycle counts

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
- High School Diploma

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Experience with hand tools, skill saw, chop saw, nail gun
- Tape measure accuracy
- Heavy lifting and other physical labour
- Forklift operation (certification provided by Bevco)
- Valid BC drivers license
- Ability to read basic drawings

**Personal Skills and Attributes**
- Positive attitude and committed team player
- Pride in the quality of your work and contributing in your role as part of a team
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently and be accountable
- Problem solving skills to address challenges as they arise
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Possession of reliable transportation, safety boots and personal hand tools

**HOW TO APPLY**

No recruiters or phone calls please.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Hand tools and saws: 2 years (preferred)
- wood working: 2 years (preferred)