Thanks for checking out Northern Orchards, our local family run business!
We love selling apples in Ontario as each season brings us new opportunities and adventures. Fall to spring our team is sorting and grading apples from a variety of orchards. This is a busy season for us that brings a lot of excitement as fresh varieties are available every fall. During the summer months when apples in orchards all across Canada are growing and waiting to be picked we take the time to thoroughly clean and prep our facility for the new season to come. This allows our team to take a break, schedule any necessary training and set up any new equipment.
In the fall we often hire individuals to join our team. We offer a large range of opportunities from full time, seasonal full time, and occasionally part time positions.
If you are interested in joining our growing team we want to welcome you to apply at Northern Orchards. Click on apply here button and send us an email. We would be happy to meet you and discuss what positions are currently available.
We have a great team that works well together and encourage you to read our values below, as well as our job description that we use when hiring every August and January.
Our Mission
Our mission is to continue to provide an excellent place for people to work together as a team, as we continue to provide Ontario with some of the finest apples on the market.
Our Values
Teamwork: Our development is based on our employees’ involvement and collaboration; we establish structures that encourage dialogue as a way of implementing best practices.
Respect: To preserve a climate that is conducive to workplace well-being, it is vital that we treat our colleagues and customers with respect and fairness.
Innovation: To remain competitive, we strive to encourage new ideas by maintaining an ongoing improvement process. We believe in human potential and in the constant improvement of our processes.
Safety: As a responsible employer, we ensure that every member of the team is committed to promoting and creating a working environment that is safe under all circumstances. This approach is the best way to ensure ongoing improvement in workplace health and safety.
Statement of philosophy
Northern Orchards will continue to maintain a work environment that fosters personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person.
Job Description
Apple Packing Team Member
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
Work Location: In person
Interviews starting End of August into September