Seasonal Temporary General Labourer

About Van Isle Containers by Make Space

Van Isle Containers (www.vanislecontainers.com) is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company located in Saanichton, BC. 

We are a seasonal tire storage operation that delivers and pickups up sets of tires at dealerships and stores them in our shipping containers. Our Vancouver Island facility services our clients throughout Victoria, Nanaimo and North Island.

Job Description:

We require a full-time seasonal General Labourer to join our team in our storage yard.  This role is responsible for picking tires, loading and unloading trucks, organizing and storing inventory, and completing regular inventory counts.

Daily tasks include lifting tires from storage containers to the ground or pallets, loading and unloading delivery trucks, stacking tires on pallets and wrapping them for shipment, and returning tires to designated storage containers within the yard. This is a physically demanding position that requires frequent moving, squatting, bending, and lifting, with the ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs on a regular basis. The successful candidate must be able to maintain a productive work pace while following established inventory control procedures and adhering to all safety protocols. Additional duties may be assigned by the Manager as required.

Experience & Requirements:

Loading and Offloading trucks using tire dollies (preferred but not required)

Safety Boots (Required)

Order picker license (preferred but not required)

Ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs repeatedly

Must be able to perform standing, squatting, walking and lifting

Ability to learn and receive feedback from management and experienced peers. 

Ability to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management

Ability to maintain a safe work environment and practice safety protocols

Ability to maintain prompt and regular job attendance

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Schedule:

Contract Length - 12-weeks, may be extended

Monday to Friday (stat days off), with occasional Saturdays

Overtime as needed

Paid vacation on each pay period

Salary Range:  $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and business needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence: We may use AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including sourcing candidates or screening through external job boards. These tools are used to assist our team and do not replace human decision-making.