Distribution Centre (Warehouse) Auxiliary

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The Branch operates two Distribution Centres with a combined annual throughput of approximately 14 million cases. Under the direction of a supervisor/foreman, the Warehouse Worker 2 operates an electric pallet jack/order picker to assemble orders for shipment to retail and wholesale clients.

The rate of pay for this position starts at $26.07 - 30.26/hr. This is a unionized position.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.

Job Requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be able to legally work in Canada
• Be eligible to work up to full time hours if offered (35 hours per week)
• Be physically fit and able to lift cases to various heights while assembling orders
• Be able to identify sequences of numbers (essential)
• A criminal record check and references will be required.

Please note that the positions are available for day, afternoon and night shifts. Our Warehouse operates Monday-Friday and we require a minimum of 3 shifts of availability per week (21 hours).

Hours of work:

• Day Shift - 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Afternoon Shift - 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Night Shift - 10:30 pm - 6:00 am

Benefits:

• Footwear allowance after completing probation (210 hours)
• Overtime (up to full-time offered in peak seasons)
• Shift Premiums (Afternoon & Graveyard shifts)
• Vacation Pay 6%
• 5 paid sick days per calendar year
• On-site parking

Auxiliary positions are on-call, which means that hours of work are not guaranteed and will be subject to availability. You may or may not work a full 35 hour work week. As you work more hours, you'll gain more seniority, allowing more opportunities for more hours of work. Based on seniority, auxiliary workers become our permanent part-time or full-time employees.

Salary: $26.07 to $30.26 per hour