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 require a suitably experienced person to manage the operations of the Receiving and Infeed department of our packing facility located on Hwy 97 North, Kelowna.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage the Fruit Receiving department of our packing facility.
- Coordinate delivery of fruit and dispatch of picking equipment with farms, offsite coolstores, and and transport providers.
- Maintain inventory records of fruit received, and harvest equipment dispatched.
- Supervise the team of 6-8 Forklift operators including managing shift and task assignment.
- Oversee department operations according to production schedules and specifications.
- Work with other members of the plant management team to meet all requirements of the production schedule.
- Ensure your team’s work is carried out in a safe efficient manner, following all applicable company policy work safe and food safe requirements.
- Ensure all department equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with all company procedures, maintenance, and legal requirements.
- Establish high standards and take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work.
- Maintain department to a satisfactory level of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous staff supervision experience.
- Good command of English accompanied by the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
- Good communication, planning and organization skills.
- 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 with fruit packing line equipment and or operating a forklift is an asset.
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 depending on the harvesting schedule.
- Remuneration: $28.00-31.00 /hour, actual wage commensurate with experience.
