Packer, Fruit - Farm

Canada Job Bank; Summerland; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunkiss Acres in Summerland, BC is seeking self-motivated candidates for the Packer, Fruit – Farm position. This part-time, seasonal role requires working various shifts (Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning) with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour for 32 to 48 hours per week, located in Summerland, BC.

Responsibilities include sorting and packing fruits, maintaining clean work areas, inspecting produce for freshness, recording packing details, and coordinating with delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English or French.
• No formal education requirement stated.
• Must be physically fit and able to work long hours outdoors.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and well-organized.
• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Determine best packing method per fruit type and sensitivity.
• Inspect each fruit item for freshness and quality.
• Record quantities, weight, time, and dates of packing.
• Load bags/packages onto trays and racks.
• Label fruits according to instructions.
• Transport packed fruit to delivery trucks and ensure proper container sealing.
• Maintain hygiene, temperature, and storage conditions in facilities.

Job description

Sunkiss Acres based in Summerland, BC is looking suitable candidates for the position of Packer, Fruit – Farm who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Part time or Seasonal employment. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning

Employer Name: Sunkiss Acres
Position: Packer, Fruit – Farm
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $17.00 hourly for 32 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Part time, Seasonal employment
Location: Summerland, BC

• The candidate would be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be expected to keep work areas clean, orderly, and well-organized.
• The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops
• The candidate would be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
• The candidate must determine the best way to pack fruit based on its type and physical sensitivity.
• The candidate will be responsible for inspecting each fruit item to ensure its freshness.
• The candidate must obtain packaging such as bubble wrap and sealing bags.
• The candidate must place each fruit or stack of fruits into the appropriate bags or packs.
• The candidate will be required to count and weigh quantities, as well as adjust quantities to ensure uniformity of bags or boxes.
• The candidate must load bags and packages onto trays and racks.
• The candidate must record information such as quantity, weight, time, and dates of packing.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise and assist with container filling.
• The candidate will be expected to label fruits in accordance with the instructions supplied.
• The candidate will be responsible for properly loading packed fruit containers onto delivery trucks.
• The candidate will be expected to provide information about box care to loading and delivery workers.
• The candidate will be required to wrap exposed layers of fruit in foil or plastic film.
• The candidate will be expected to carefully line up fruit boxes or crates.
• The candidate will be required to close or seal containers by placing lids on them.
• The candidate must ensure that the nails are properly fitted so that they do not damage the fruit inside.
• In order to place information on fruit shipment documentation, the candidate will be required to weigh end items (boxes, packages, or crates).
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the stock facilities are kept in accordance with hygiene standards, as well as regulating the temperature, heating, and air conditioning of storage facilities.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
• All packing and stacking duties will be performed in the field and on the farm.
• The candidate will be expected to review work orders to determine daily fruit packing tasks.
• The candidate will be expected to keep track on how containers are being filled and adjust machinery to maintain volume and seal quality.
• The candidate will be expected to keep track on container supply and quality, as well as the contents of holding tanks.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect machines, equipment, and containers for cleanliness and proper operation.
• The candidate will be expected to uphold and follow food safety policies and practises.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French language
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma .
• Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate must be physically fit.
• The candidate must be able to work long hours on farm.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work well with a varied group of people.
• The candidate must be skilled in the use of the tools required for this position.
• The candidate should haveexcellent organizational and time management skills.
• The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate must inspect the fruit for signs of disease, insect manifestations, worms, and rot quickly and carefully.
• The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
• The candidate should be able to handle weight.
• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
• The candidate will be required to work in dusty, wet or damp, hot and cold weather conditions.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Work Location Information

• The candidate will be required to work in rural area
• Free parking facilities are available to the selected candidates.