Tractor Operator Farm

Posted Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7 : 00 a.m.

Company Description

Jealous Fruits is the northern most large-scale cherry producer in North America. We grow premium cherries along the shores of Okanagan Lake in the renowned Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Our cherries are all hand packed in our state-of-the-art facility, located right on our farm, and shipped to our customers worldwide.

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Orchard Manager the Tractor Operator is responsible for the transport of cherries from the field to the processing plant or designated loading area.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• The safe and responsible operation of farm equipment.
• Transport of cherries from the field to the plant without bruising or damaging cherries.
• Ensuring all maintenance issues are reported to your supervisor.
• Report any equipment damage to Farm Manager / Mechanic.
• Assisting forks / loader operator and swamper with unloading bins of empty totes and loading of bin trailers with totes of cherries in field.
• Towing bin trailers loaded with totes of cherries from the field to the processing plant.
• Towing bin trailers loaded with empty totes from the plant to the field.
• Perform and record tractor inspection checks before work shift following checklist provided.
• Perform basic maintenance of tractor and bin trailers, greasing and fueling up.
• Assisting in spraying the trees as directed by the Farm Manager.
• Taking part in Health and Safety training.
• Following direction given by supervisor

Qualifications

Working Conditions

Our working environment is extremely demanding over a short time period. Applicants should be aware that :

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

We appreciate all interest in this position. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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