Farm worker, fruit
Tree To Me Organics Partnership based in Keremeos, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, fruit 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Weekend.
Employer Name: Tree To Me Organics Partnership
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC
Also hiring: Dairy farm worker
Hiring: Farm worker, fruit
Job Description
- The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
- The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
- The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
- The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work Site Environment
- Farm operations include organic farming, as well as other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
Work Setting
- Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
- The candidate’s relocation expenses will be covered by the employer.
Experience and Specialization
Type of Crops
- Crops include apples, asparagus, carrots, melons, and tomatoes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a fruit harvester, planting equipment, a tractor, and a vegetable harvester.
Additional Information
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 should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email