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Loader Operator

@ Highline Mushrooms

British Columbia

$34/hrFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Highline Mushrooms is hiring a Loader Operator for full-time permanent work at its Hope, BC site. The role runs Phase I compost production, operating front end loaders and blending equipment to mix the raw ingredients mushrooms grow in. Work is five days a week on production-driven shifts, with weekends and public holidays as scheduled, paid at $34.00 per hour.

Pay:

$34 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate front end loaders and blending equipment for compost
  • Flip compost bunkers every 3-4 days, adding water
  • Perform daily pre-shift inspections and fluid checks
  • Wash and maintain wharf equipment and premises
  • Follow safety policies and wear required PPE

Requirements summary:

  • Loader certification required
  • Heavy equipment certification is an asset
  • 3-5 years operating a loader preferred
  • Prior experience or training with heavy and mobile equipment
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Eligible to work in Canada

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insurance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleholidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 40 lb · computer none
Licences & certificationsLoader certification
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Highline Mushrooms

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Eat a Mushroom. Be Super.

Full company description

Highline Mushrooms is Canada’s premier grower, shipper and marketer of fresh mushrooms and the world's largest organic mushroom grower.

LinkedIn followers
7,419
People associated on LinkedIn
324
Reported office locations
  • 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V5, CA
  • 2646 Division Rd N., Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5, CA
  • 339 Conley Rd., Bloomfield, Ontario K0K 1G0, CA
  • 1509 Antonio-Barbeau, Montreal, Quebec H4N 2R5, CA
  • 3392 224th St, Langley, British Columbia V2Z 2G8, CA
  • 2810 90 Service Road Range Road 293, Crossfiel, Alberta T0M0S0, CA
Other recorded names
  • Highline Mushrooms
Specialties
  • Mushrooms and Organic mushrooms
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Highline Mushrooms is Canada’s premier grower, shipper and marketer of fresh mushrooms and the world's largest organic mushroom grower.

FieldValue
IndustryFood Production
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersLeamington, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1961
SpecialtiesMushrooms and Organic mushrooms
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Job description

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Phase I Compost is the important first step in the mushroom growing process, creating the compost - the living soil that contains the nutritional elements necessary to grow mushrooms. Loader Operators utilize specialized farm equipment to mix the raw ingredients together that the mushrooms will eventually grow in.

General Duties:

  • Operates and maintains farm machinery and equipment including, but not limited to Front End Loaders

  • Ensures daily maintenance of fluid levels and cleaning of equipment(Pre-shift inspections)

  • Ensures efficient operation and filling of compost through the blending lin

  • Responsible for flipping the compost every 3-4 days into another bunker, mixing and adding more water

  • Washing/cleaning and proper maintenance of all Wharf equipment and premises

  • Maintains strict hygiene at all times

  • Embrace and support the Highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times

  • Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity

  • Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

  • Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada

  • Must have Loader certification; Heavy Equipment Certification is an asset

  • 3-5 years of experience operating a loader preferred

  • Good Manual Handling Practices and be able to lift up to and including 40lbs

  • Prior experience or training in the operation of heavy and mobile equipment required

Hours of Work:

  • 5 days / week

  • Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

  • Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

  • $34.00 Hourly

Benefits:

  • Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

  • Life insurance and dependent life insurance

  • Short term disability

  • Annual safety shoe allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 2

Locations of Work:

  • 59600 Lougheed Hwy, Hope, BC V0X 1L3 (RUBY)

How to Apply:

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

By submitting your application, you consent to being contacted by a representative of Highline via email, phone or text message regarding your application and potential career opportunities.

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