Farm worker, fruit
PT Farm Market Ltd. based in Oliver, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: PT Farm Market Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Oliver, BC
Job Description
- The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
- The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
- The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
- The candidate will be in charge of grading.
- The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
- The candidate will be expected to maintain and manage vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
- The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be in charge of soil fertility programmes.
- The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
- 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 expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
- The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
- • The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
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.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and viticulture.
- 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, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include apples, cherries, grapes, orchard fruit, and vineyards.
Additional information
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 must finished the work with in the given time line.
- 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 long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email