Farm worker, fruit

Dorenberg Orchards Ltd. based in Winfield, 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Dorenberg Orchards Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly 35 to 54 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Winfield, BC

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
• The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
• The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
• The candidate will be in charge of tying.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise and coordinate the activities of employees.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and viticulture.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• 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 an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.

Work Setting

• Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.

Experience and Specialization

Type of product

• The product type is perennials.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, fertiliser applicator, fruit harvester, manure spreader, planting equipment, sprayer or duster, and tractor.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• 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 must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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.

Benefits

• The candidate will be provided with on-site housing options and parking.

How to Apply

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

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Link to web portfolio