Berry Harvester and Packer

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Powell River is seeking two full-time seasonal workers for harvesting and packaging berries from July to September. This role is targeted at young individuals aged 15-30, offering an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agricultural operations. The job includes various tasks like crop maintenance and ensuring safety standards, making it suitable for energetic and reliable candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous farm experience an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting blueberries and strawberries.
• Grading and packaging of blueberries and strawberries.
• Crop maintenance.
• Cleaning and maintaining packaging machinery and building.
• Ensuring safety standards are followed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Able to lift heavy objects

Able to perform repetitive physical work

Reliable transportation

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $18.00 per hour

Start Date: Jul 2, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

• Previous farm experience an asset but not required
• Able to lift heavy objects
• Able to perform repetitive physical work for several hours at a time including outside in variable weather
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and organization skills

List of Duties

• Harvesting blueberries and strawberries
• Grading and packaging of blueberries and strawberries
• Crop maintenance
• Cleaning and maintaining packaging machinery and building
• Ensuring safety standards are followed

Thanks to a grant through the Canada Summer Jobs program, we have two full time employment opportunities for a young person between 15-30 years of age to work with us at Coast Berry Company. This position will include harvesting and packaging the berries from July-September. Start date may vary slightly due to weather and readiness of harvest.

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