Farm Labourers - Kelowna BC

Location: 7980 BC-97, Kelowna, BC V4V, Canada

Full-time

Company Description

Jealous Fruits Ltd. is Canada's largest fully integrated cherry grower and exporter supplying customers all over the world with top-quality fruit. We supply fruit to large Canadian and US customers such as Walmart and export to Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Superb quality is at the heart of our global success. Nature gives us a leading edge as British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley has a perfect moderate climate for growing large, flavourful, sweet cherries.

Job Description

To meet the demands of this growing company, we are seeking motivated individuals that are eager to learn and be challenged, to join our dedicated team for the 2022 season.

Minimum hours of work are 30 hours per week, but will frequently be 50 plus hours and 6 days per week. Start date is dependent on weather.

This work is physically demanding and requires that you work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet and windy conditions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • cherry tree pruning (orchard maintenance)

  • cherry harvest labour in the field or the processing plant (July/August)

Qualifications

  • Must be willing and able to work outside for long periods of time.

  • Works days and hours will varying depending on weather and time of year.

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.

  • Experience working in an agriculture setting will be considered an asset but is not required.

  • Ability to work well with others.

  • Attendance and punctuality essential.

Additional Information

  • Hourly pay rate negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

  • Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada at the time of application will be considered

Salary: $15.20 to $19.00 depending on experience; if picking cherries in July/August, piece rate will apply (no less than the minimum piece rate).

All rates of pay will be in line with Employment standards minimum wage in BC.

Contact Jealous fruits recruitment

Phone 2507665393

Email recruitment@jealousfruits.com

Address 7980 Highway 97 N Kelowna, BC V4V 1T3 Canada

Website: https://www.jealousfruitsrecruitment.com/employee-information/faq/

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