Yard worker Jobs in Richmond, BC

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. With over 70 years of experience, we serve more than 250 carriers across more than 30 countries, delivering delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to millions of travelers worldwide. We are dedicated to fostering a positive organizational culture that encourages growth, development, and pride among our team members.

Summary

The duties of the Final Assembler include but not limited to the following:

•Checking flight bill– the worker reviews the flight bills to determine what items are required for each flight. The counter height is 36 inches high, which may require the worker to bend slightly. This activity is done intermittently throughout the day and the bending is not required for any prolonged periods of time.

•Assembling flights–trolleys that have been rebuilt are brought over to the assembly area by the bar/boutique builders. The assembler stages the trolleys according to flight number. *Headsets, hampers and satchels are added, as requested, to the trolleys to complete the flight. Fully assembled flights are pushed into the cold room to await pickup. The worker marks the flight complete on a board in the cold room.

Own transportation is an asset as public transport is limited in the area.

This position is represented by a labour Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement/s.

Responsibilities:

• Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete paperwork
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as a member of a team

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to interact with customers in a professional manner
• Must have skill and ability to understand and read spec.
• Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty and mutual respect.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting (approx. 50lbs) is required.
• Ability to work shift work

Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +10 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 25 feet or more depending upon aircraft.

Rate of Pay: CA$22.75 per hour

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively.
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!