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Why Work with BC Tree Fruits?

Agriculture has been foundational to the development of the Okanagan Valley and at BC Tree Fruits, we want to continue that legacy as the Valley grows and evolves. BC Tree Fruits has been bringing the communities of the Okanagan Valley together with our delicious, top of the line fruits since 1936, something we will continue to do for decades to come. The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is owned by fruit growers throughout the entire Okanagan Valley, employs approximately 500 employees, and operates multiple facilities. Our 300 plus LOCAL grower families work together in the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative as part of a larger community. Each grower nurtures their orchards to create the best possible fruit, and by supporting our growers we get to watch the local agriculture COMMUNITY thrive.

Throughout our 85 years in the business, a lot has changed but people’s love for FRESH local Okanagan Fruit is not one of them! The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is ‘turning a new leaf’ and is ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of our ever-evolving industry. New technologies have allowed for fruit to be in season all year long, making our business more stable and reliable than ever. As we learnt this past year, certain things are essential, and others are not. Our business at BC Tree Fruits is essential and we need devoted and passionate people to join our team. So if fresh, local, and community driven are important values to you, we would encourage you to consider a career at BC Tree Fruits.

The Job:

The Scanner is responsible for applying & scanning pallet tags. It is the Operator’s responsibility to ensure that the tags are correct and oriented to each pallet. All duties must be performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with government regulations, industry standards and customer requirements to ensure both food and workers safety.

• Adhere to all WSBC regulations and Cooperative safety procedures, including but not limited to:
  • First Aid Procedures
  • WHMIS Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Lockout Procedures
• Adhere to all pertinent Food Safe procedures as required and detailed under the Food Safety program and your training.
• Other duties as assigned by Management within the context of:
  • Ensure accuracy of pallet tags according to production schedule.
  • Operation and minor service of the scanners
  • Cleaning of the scanners
  • Applying and scanning pallet tags
  • Keep supplies stocked regularly.
  • Report any malfunctions of the equipment.
  • Working closely with maintenance and supervisors.
  • Any other duties as assigned within nature of the job.
• Will be required to cross-train in all locations within this specific classification.
• Must ensure the stackers are stacking each SKU number in the correct pallet configuration with the correct carton quantity with the correct pallet type. For Pears there can be 2 Stackers and for Cherries there can be 4-5 Stackers.
• Responsible to visually ensure the stackers have only stacked 1 SKU number per pallet before counting.
• Identify all mislabeled cartons if the wrong stamper bar code was applied. The scanner must then scan out the serial number and return the carton to the Stamper
• Responsible for scanning out all cartons that have smeared stamping. The scanner must utilize the computer to find a serial number to scan out based on the stamper bar code as the serial number is smeared.
• Responsible for reconciling un-palletized serial number to the Pallet tags created to find the mis-stacked pallet(s).
• Responsible for collecting Ocean Samples as required and create Sample Pallets during Cherry Season.
• Responsible for collecting QC cartons and label individually with Pallet Tags during Cherry season.
• Responsible for keeping the Export Self-Sample Cherries and California Self Sample cherries organized on pallets
• Expected to help with stacking when they are not busy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Be willing to submit to periodic proficiency testing as Management deems necessary.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow employees and Management.
• Be able to work with or without direct supervision, individually or part of a team.
• Well organized with the ability to maintain and keep clear, accurate, and detailed records with legible hand writing.
• Proven diligence in following all WSBC and Cooperative work safe policies and procedures.
• Must be reliable and maintain above average attendance.
• Must be able to perform tasks to the required standards.
• Able to work all shifts, including afternoons, evenings and weekends, 8 hour or 10 hour shifts, as required.
• Have the aptitude to operate scanners
• Be able to read and understand instructions.
• Must be comfortable working with and around machinery in a team environment.

BC Tree Fruits thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. Visit www.bctreefruits.com for more information on the cooperative and future employment opportunities.