Farm worker, fruit

Pavandip Singh Gill based in Keremeos, 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, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Pavandip Singh Gill
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 30 to 80 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for budding trees.
The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
The candidate must mix fertilizer.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate will be responsible for shoot positioning
The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must clean the work area.

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 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

Farm operations include organic farming and viticulture.
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hotconditions.
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, and vineyards.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, fertilizer applicator, and sprayer or duster.

Automated systems experience

The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
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 walk for long periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

Under Financial Benefits, the selected candidate will be compensated for piece work.

How to Apply

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

By email

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