Graceland Fruit, Inc. is located approximately 40 miles and 50 minutes west of Traverse City. Founded in 1973 by Don Nugent, the company has expanded its product lines through innovation and customer service and earned the prestigious Edward R. Madigan U.S. Agricultural Export Excellence Award in 2003. The company has garnered a number of other awards, including National Ag Marketer of the Year; Michigan Manufacturer of the Year; and, Michigan's Exporter of the Year and has the largest commercial dryer in the United States. With 170 full time, year round employees, it produces infused dried fruits and vegetables, Fridg-N-Fresh® vegetables, and Soft-N-Frozen(tm) fruit products.

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

During the summer season, a grower cooperative brings in fresh tart cherries that require processing. This means that from early July to early August, seasonal employment opportunities may be available, depending on the harvest. During a typical harvest, Graceland is in need of 2 shifts (day and night) of approximately 60 people each. Job duties include sorters, fork lift operators, bucket/lid washers, lid and palletizers, stampers, coders and cleaners to name a few. The positions require the applicant to be 18 years of age or older. While there are some very limited positions for 16 & 17 year olds, many times local high school students fill these positions.

Graceland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.