Fresh Production and Export Shift Supervisor

Silver Valley Farms Ltd. is a fast paced, high volume farm and fresh fruit packing facility in Maple Ridge. We are currently seeking seasonal Fresh Production Shift Supervisors. An ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable and responsible.

• Hire, train, co-ordinate and supervise fresh product production workers
• Assist in the development of schedules and implementation of farm safety and quality procedures
• Make production and scheduling decisions based on management directions and using knowledge of fruit quality, post-harvest results and production goals.
• Maintain workflow and production by monitoring all process areas and maintain production records
• Maintain communication between all the fresh blueberries process areas for timely production based on export targets
• Work and communicate with maintenance department to achieve timely production of product and quality control department to ensure quality of product fruit packed meets the industry and customer standards
• Perform other production duties when required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in an agriculture related field.
• 2-4 years supervisory/production experience in soft fruit for export industry.
• Experience in and proven understanding of quality assurance, production and post-harvest processing of fresh fruit for export.
• Excellent problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication (English). Spanish spoken not required, but an asset.
• Valid driver’s license not required, but an asset.

Others:

• Seasonal position. 6 months’ work depending on product availability.
• Availability to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends as required.
• Estimated start date: June 1st, 2025.
• Wage: $20 – $23 hourly based on experience and qualifications.
• Positions available: 3

TO APPLY:

All interested applicants please submit resume via email to: careers@silvervalleyfarms.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posted 2025-01-06