Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 48 to 54 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

OutdoorsAt heightsWet/dampDustyHotCold/refrigeratedTree and orchard fruit

Work setting

Rural areaRemote location

Tasks

Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowClear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areasClear fields of wood and stonesRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsTie and secure plantsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

Apples

Equipment and machinery experience

Farm truckLoaderTractorLift truck

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingWalking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerQuick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Employment terms options

DayWeekend

Financial benefits

Bonus

LUTZ FAMILY FARM LTD

Open Positions

fruit farm worker