Berry picker

Iron Berry Inc. based in Whitbourne, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Berry picker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Iron Berry Inc.
Position: Berry picker
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $14.50 to $15.23 hourly (to be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Whitbourne, NL

Job Description

• The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is other miscellaneous crop farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own gloves.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- #85101
• Letter of recommendation