Apple Packing Team Member – Northern Orchards
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and strong work ethic who enjoys working as part of a team.
The job involves sorting apples of different sizes and packing them into bushel boxes, bags, and/or cardboard trays. Once boxes are full, they can weigh approximately 35–45 lbs and are placed onto pallets for wrapping.
Hours
Our regular workday starts at 6:45 a.m. We stop for lunch before 11:00 a.m. and then continue packing apples throughout the afternoon. At approximately 3:00 p.m., we begin cleaning and finish the day around 3:30 p.m.
During our busy fall season, additional hours are often available for employees who are interested, but they are not required.
These hours can be a great fit for someone who enjoys starting early, finishing in the afternoon, and still having plenty of time to enjoy their evenings.
What the Job Is Like
We work hard as a team and work together to complete our goals for the day. Our packing operation is a fast-paced environment, and the position requires:
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Repetitive sorting and packing of apples
- Lifting and moving boxes weighing approximately 35–45 lbs
- Working efficiently as part of a team
- Following food-safety and workplace-safety procedures
Training is provided, including food-safety training twice each year to ensure our employees understand and follow the policies and procedures outlined by CanadaGAP. We are proud that our team recently finished our annual audit with an excellent score.
Safety is also very important to us. We have maintained a fantastic workplace safety record over the years and take pride in creating a safe and positive working environment for our team.
Seasonal Work
Our work is seasonal, which means hours are typically reduced during the summer months. Many of our staff have enjoyed using the slower summer season to spend more time with family and enjoy the outdoors after a busy fall and winter.
Location & Transportation
Northern Orchards is located in the Holland Marsh (L3Y 4V9).
There are no public bus routes to our location, so applicants must have their own vehicle or a reliable ride to and from work.
We look forward to continuing to grow our team at Northern Orchards and welcome interested applicants to come out for an interview and learn more about the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
