Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

OutdoorsDustyAll weather conditions

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Apply fertilizersClean the cropsCut agricultural cropsCut agricultural seed according to farm standardsDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesMixing fertilizerPack fruits and vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsShear and shape trees and plants with knifeSort fruits and vegetablesTie and secure plantsWeedingClean work areaFertilize and spray cropsHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

Apples

Equipment and machinery experience

Farm truckFruit harvesterFertilizer applicator

Automated systems experience

Automated irrigation system

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursStanding for extended periodsWalking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsQuick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

MorningWeekend

Merridale

Open Positions

orchard worker