Farm worker, fruit
PEACH KING FARMS LTD. situated in Keremeos, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, fruit who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Weekend, Overtime and Early Morning.
Employer Name: PEACH KING FARMS LTD.
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 11
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- The candidate must harvest 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include apples, bell peppers, cherries, cucumbers, garlic, melons, orchard fruit, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and vegetables.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- 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 must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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