Packing - Forklift Operator
Jealous Fruits is Canada's largest cherry grower and exporter. We supply premium fruit to large Canadian and US retailers and export to Asia, the Middle East and Europe. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Forklift Operators. We offer extensive inhouse training, so we encourage you to apply if you are looking to learn and build your skillset.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Unloading and loading trucks, trailers, and tractors
- Moving, stacking, and unstacking fruit bins inside and outside of the packing plant.
- Moving packed fruit and supplies around our facility.
- Carrying out checks and maintaining records required of the job.
- Working in a safe efficient manner, following applicable work safe and food safe requirements.
- Any other duties within the scope of the job that may be as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
- Be a flexible team player who works well in a busy and demanding environment.
- Able to work for extended periods of time in a focused, safe, and professional manner and work all shifts as required.
- Meet all physical requirements demanded by the job.
- Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred but not required. We offer inhouse training if you looking to acquire a new skillset.
Working Conditions
- This is a seasonal role that runs for the duration of our cherry harvest, July to September.
- Our facility operates 8-16 hours/day 7 days a week.
- Work shifts can vary from 8-12 hours dependent on the harvesting schedule.
- Job sharing and flexible shift options are available.
Other Details
Job Type: Full-time - Contract Position
Contract Length: July - September
Compensation: $21-24 per hour, commensurate with experience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Otros detalles
- Tipo de pago Por hora
- Tasa de contratación mínima $21.00
- Tasa de contratación máxima $24.00
- 7980 BC-97, Kelowna, BC V4V, Canadá