Production Associate (Modern Farmer)
Who we are
Not your typical farm. Located in the beautiful South Okanagan community of Okanagan Falls, Avery Family Farms rooted in multi-generational family tradition and nourished by fearless innovation. Our 50,000 square foot vertical farming facility (including state-of-the-art R&D farm) is transforming fresh produce supply chain and making it vastly more sustainable.
By combining artisanal farming techniques and precision vertical farm technologies, Avery Farms is revolutionizing the farm-to-fork food chain, revitalizing rural Canadian Communities, and bringing the freshest, most flavourful home grown lettuce to consumers year-round.
Working at Avery Farms is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a global impact with leading technology and delicious sustainably grown food. We’re always looking for passionate minds to grow (and eat) with us. Ready to make a real difference? Join us. We’d love to have you here.
Check us out at averyfarms.ca
About the role
When you join the Avery Family Farm team as a Modern Farmer, you’ll get the chance to be part of a team that produces fresh head lettuce. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the taste, quality, and freshness of our product and assist in the daily care of our plants and farm facility. If you’re up to learning quickly, thrive in a fast-paced and being flexible, apply now to see what Avery Farms is all about!
What you’ll do
- Seed, transplant, harvest, and pack our crops to get ready for customer shipment
- Keep the farm, farm equipment, and work areas clean and organized for 5S methodology
- Be a leader when it comes to using personal protective equipment and adhering to workforce safety and food safety practices
- Follow standard operating procedures to ensure we’re producing excellent food
- Operate as a team and participate in improvement projects to help drive world-class operations initiatives
- Work with integrated technology and operating systems to manage the farm and our plants
- Support in the installation and organization of farm facilities and new equipment
Who you are
- Able to work 16 – 40 hours per week
- Able to practice safe work habits in a food safe environment at all times
- Self-starter who gets involved quickly and takes on complex tasks with enthusiasm
- Maintains a high productivity level by operating with a sense of urgency, efficiency and effectiveness over an extended period of time
- Ability to take direction and implement changes quickly
- Ability to commit to consistent set of scheduled day
- Able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
- Must be at least 18 years old
What we offer
- We are looking for full-time or part-time employees to join our team
- $20.55 per hour plus comprehensive health benefits for full-time
- Uniforms and PPE provided by Avery Farms
- Free Lettuce and more!
Apply for this role
If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply no matter what so that we can see your profile and background.
Avery Family Farms is an equal opportunity employer. A place that celebrates unique backgrounds, qualities and cultures that enrich the workplace. We are committed to eliminating bias and ensuring pay equity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.55 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Application question(s):
- Please specify the amount of hours you are looking for and what days of the week you are available. Note that Avery Farms is open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 4:30pm daily, and staff are expected to work at least 1 weekend shift.
- During production activities, our staff is not allowed to wear false eyelashes, nail polish, fake nails, or jewelry for safety and hygiene reasons. Is this something you are willing to comply with?
- This position involves a level of physical activity. Are you comfortable with the physical demands associated with this role?
- As part of our safety measures, all staff members are required to wear masks and full company provided PPE while in production areas. Are you willing to adhere to this policy?
- At Avery Farms, our work instructions are delivered in English. How are your verbal and written English skills?
- At Avery Farms, we place a strong emphasis on quality and hygiene. Would you consider yourself someone who prioritizes these values both inside and outside of work?
Work Location: In person