Harvester (Mushroom Picker)
Description
Highline's Vision and Values:
Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:
We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.
Position Summary:
Responsible for picking mushrooms per customer requirements and properly maintaining mushrooms beds to minimize the damage for subsequent fruiting.
General Duties:
Pick mushrooms and place into trays or boxes based on direction provided by Harvest Supervisors, who communicate daily customer requirements.
To consistently try to pick a minimum of 54 pounds per hr.
Meet requirements for size, weight, cleanliness, stem length and overall condition. The goal is to maximize quality and production and minimize bed damage
Properly clean beds during and after each day of picking
Dispose of mushroom waste into designated containers outside growing rooms
Ensure that all waste buckets are properly emptied, cleaned and sanitized. Picking knives must be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day
Ensures that all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is properly used at all times
Adheres to all harvest procedures, including food safety, associate safety, proper sanitation practices, or other company procedures
Actively participates in all required food safety and safety training and education
Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times
Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality, and dignity
Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times
Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor
Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor immediately
Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation.
Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained
Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications
Performs any other duties as assigned
Qualification:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
Previous harvesting experience considered an asset.
NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Some of these positions are represented by the Union.
Hours of Work:
5 to 6 days / week
Approximately 30 to 60 hours / week; 8 to 14 hours / day
Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled
Daily shift end times vary based on production needs
Earnings:
Minimum Wage ($18.25) an hour or piece work, whichever is greater.
Benefits:
Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members
Life insurance and dependent life insurance
Annual safety shoe allowance / reimbursement
Discretionary Bonus, years of service increases and annual wage grid reviews
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Vacancies: 59
Locations of Work:
3392 224th St., Langley, BC V2Z 2G8
1735 256th St., Aldergrove, BC V4W 2E1 (4SK)
38050 Atkinson Rd., Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G6 (ABBOTSFORD)
28424 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P1 (INFINITY)
28243 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P6 (TRADEMARK)
How to Apply:
Through ,
On Indeed or Job Bank Canada
In person at 3392 224th St., Langley, BC V2Z 2G8
Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.
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