Fruit farm labourer

Plum Hollow Farms is located at Delta, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Fruit farm labourer. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Plum Hollow Farms
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Delta, ON

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Hiring: Fruit farm labourer

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
  • The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
  • 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 clean the work area.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.

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.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
  • The candidate must be able to work at heights.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
  • 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 should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include orchard fruit and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 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 be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive on-site housing options as part of the benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

plumhollowfarms@yahoo.com

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