- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsWet/dampHotCold/refrigeratedAll weather conditionsDirty
Tasks
Apply fertilizersDose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and developmentGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Pack fruits and vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsSort fruits and vegetablesTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingFertilize and spray cropsHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Type of crops
Apples
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truckFruit harvesterTractor
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Team playerQuick learner
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
To be determined
