Fruit farm labourer

Koning Enterprises based in Chatham, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm labourer 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, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Koning Enterprises
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Chatham, ON

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Hiring: Fruit farm labourer

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for brush collection.
  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
  • The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for grading.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must hoe crops.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weaning.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to lift weights of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 45 kg (100 lbs).
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • 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 corn farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, planting equipment, a sprayer or duster, a tractor, and hand tools.

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 walk for long 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site housing options, Employer-provided transportation, and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

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

By email

koning.enterprises@bell.net

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 2024-FARM
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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