Craig Nichols Farms Limited, situated at Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, is seeking applications for the position of Farm worker, fruit who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a Seasonal employment or a full-time position. The candidate must work on day and weekend shifts.

Employer Name: Craig Nichols Farms Limited
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 40
Salary: $16.50 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0

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Job Description

The candidate must clean the crops.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must perform the weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
The candidate must harvest crops.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the 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 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and other vegetable and melon farming (excluding potatoes).
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 work in wet/damp, dusty, and hot conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

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 must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

The crops are apples, bell peppers, carrots, sweet corn, potatoes, and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
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 must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
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.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

nicholsfarms1920@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

References attesting experience
Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples