Farm worker, fruit
mbj orchards situated in Keremeos, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, fruit who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: mbj orchards
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 48 to 72 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC
Also hiring: Warehouse Worker
Hiring: Farm worker, fruit
Job Description
- 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 plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural 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 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 at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
- The type of farm operation is tree and orchard fruit production.
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.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- The products are fruit trees.
Type of crops
- Crops include apples, cherries, grapes, and orchard fruits.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience using farm trucks, loaders, tractors, sprayers or dusters, weed trimmers/edgers, and tractor mowers.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 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 must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
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