We are seeking a Production star to join our team! This is a full-time, year round position with competitive pay and many perks.
Are you interested in a career in winemaking, cidermaking or brewing? Would friends describe you as a stickler for following procedures and keeping things clean? Do you love physical labour and the idea of working for a farm-based cidery to produce award-winning cider? Then we’d love to hear from you!
The Job
The Production Technician is a key member of our Production Team, responsible for daily cider packaging activities and working side by side our other Production Associates. You are the floor lead on the packaging line and ensure that our daily goals on the packaging line are met. Your work week involves all types of production activities, from filling bottles and kegs to capping, labeling and warehousing. As a “front line” member of our Production Team, you play an important role in helping Sea Cider achieve its production targets.
Performance is assessed against daily production targets, product quality, maintaining a safe workspace, following packaging protocols, and contributing to a positive team culture. Team health & safety are always top priorities.
The work week is generally 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and the total annual target compensation is $40,000.
Comprehensive training will be provided, including training on packaging floor supervision, beverage packaging, forklift operations, cleaning and sanitation, packaging equipment maintenance, WHMIS, and of course, cider!
About Us
We are a certified organic farm near Victoria BC that grows heirloom apples and produces award-winning cider and sparkling juice. We strive to create exceptional cider experiences while operating as a value-driven business. We have a sense of humour and a positive outlook; we are kind, conscientious and reliable; we enjoy collaborating and learning from one another; and we are tenacious in our efforts to produce award-winning cider and positive customer experiences. Interested in coming aboard? We offer competitive pay, extra perks and more!
About You
You thrive on daily physical labour, you are a stickler for following procedures, you place high importance on keeping things safe and clean, and you work well with others. In addition you have:
- Education: post-secondary certification in related field – preferred.
- Vocational experience: At least one year as a labourer, warehouse worker, manufacturing worker or similar – required.
- Industry experience: at least one year in the manufacturing, farming or beverage industry – preferred.
- Equipment experience: At least one year of experience operating industrial machinery or production equipment – required.
- People Management: At least one year of supervising and training colleagues – required.
- Technology experience: Familiarity with common software programs and a willingness to learn more.
- Communication skills: a positive communication style that contributes to a positive team culture – required.
- Personal aptitude: a sense of personal accountability for meeting daily production goals. Ability to work well with others and “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done. Curiosity, great listening skills and openness to feedback.
- Work week availability: Able to work day time shifts, Monday through Friday, but willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business and follow Sea Cider’s lieu day policy.
- Physical requirements: The physical strength to safely and manually lift up to 25 kg several times daily and the physical stamina to work standing up for hours at a time. Willingness to work in cold and wet conditions at times.
- Transportation requirements: A valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Health and safety: Up to date communicable disease vaccinations required, including for COVID
- Continuous improvement: A desire to work for a business that is growing and seeking to continually improve.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care**
- Discounted or free food and beverages (farm fresh eggs and cider!)
- Extended health care**
- Free on site parking
- Life insurance
- No late nights
- On farm housing (optional)
- Paid time off for sickness, bereavement or extreme weather events
- Paid vacation time
- Store discount
- Training in packaging floor supervision, beverage packaging, forklift operations, cleaning and sanitation, packaging equipment maintenance, and cider
- Weekends off
- Wellness program (discounted on site yoga classes!)
** After three months of full time employment
How to Apply
Apply in confidence with a resume plus a cover letter that describes how you meet the requirements for the position. We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.