Farm worker, fruit

Blue Ridge Farm situated in 220 Arnold Rd, Waterville, NS B0P 1V0 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.

Employer Name: Blue Ridge Farm
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $15.47 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 220 Arnold Rd, Waterville, NS B0P 1V0

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Hiring: Farm worker, fruit

Job Description

The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate 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 harvest crops.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
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.
Candidate having experience is an asset.

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 and hot conditions.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops include apples and blueberries.

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 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.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application, if you are interested.

In person

220 Arnold Rd
Grafton, NS
B0P 1V0
Between 01:00 p.m. and 06:00 p.m.