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, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.

As our innovative business continues to rapidly grow, we are seeking for a full-time Production Worker/Forklift Operator for the Seafood Processing Division at our Richmond location. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Worker/Forklift Operator is responsible for processing fish and operating a forklift. If you can work in a cool, wet, fast-paced environment and under pressure with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Wage: $22/hour (paid on weekly basis!)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lifting fish and packaging into bags/boxes.
• Moving product from the freezer to the production area.
• Operate forklift.
• Label boxes.
• Making ice bags and boxes.
• Push rolling buggies loaded with baskets of fish.
• Feed fish into the machines.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Reliable means of transportation
• Comfortable working in a cold and wet environment
• Experience operating a forklift is an asset
• Must feel comfortable using a computer
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to learn and be trained in new skills and concepts required for the job
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures is an asset
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills to connect with the team
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs

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
• Weekly paychecks
• 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 (5) decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with 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.