Farm worker, fruit

Stirlings Mountainside Farms 2017 Ltd situated in Centreville, NS 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 Day, Weekend and To be determined.

Employer Name: Stirlings Mountainside Farms 2017 Ltd
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $15.20 hourly / 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Centreville, NS

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
  • The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

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 must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and dirty conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are apples.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

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 willing to work under pressure.
  • 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 able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

In person

160 Bains Rd
Centreville, NS
B0P 1J0
Between 08:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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