Just don't take our word....
I haven't stopped raving about Coral Beach since I came back to England! It's a hectic 7 weeks but the location, the people I met and the experience made it all so worthwhile. I was able to use my languages on the Front Desk and explore a part of Canada I had never been to before. As far as a working holiday goes, I'd say Coral Beach is right up there!
Jess Parsons, UK
A Day in the Life of a Sorter
What is it like sorting cherries?
- Sorting is less physically demanding than picking, however the hours are longer. The packing plant is air conditioned. We find that younger people with less work experience are able to acquire the skills required to sort more quickly than the skills required to pick.
- If you are determined and able to discipline yourself to focus on one task you will do great as a sorter. Sorting typically runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. You will work as part of a team of 3 to 4 people, and be paid according to the number of pails sorted, and the accuracy of your work. We encourage staff to form their own teams of 3 to 4 for sorting, but can assign you into a team if you are solo.
- We target the pail rate each day to generate an average pay for sorting staff of $10.75 an hour. The work season runs from mid July to late August with a day off usually only every 7 to 10 days.
- A sorter should wear shoes with good traction and comfortable support allowing standing for long periods. Sufficient clothing should be worn to remain comfortable in a 15 degree C room. A ball cap and sweatshirt uniform will be provided to wear over your clothing. Those with long hair need to tie it back, and fingernails need to be trimmed short so as to not damage the cherries.
- You can bring your own lunch each day or you can purchase vouchers for a lunch time meal. Washroom facilities and a picnic lunch area are provided.
- If you are a student in the Winfield area, and needing transportation to work at Coral Beach Farms, please check for availability with our office or check back on this section of this website. If there is sufficient demand we will run a bus service from a central pickup in Winfield to our packing plant.
Come and be part of the Coral Beach Farm family! We have some of the best summer jobs in Canada where you can be part of fun yet hardworking international community!
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