Fruit farm worker

Anderson Ag. Ltd. based in NW 9-30-14, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm worker 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, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Anderson Ag. Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $13.00 to $15.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 36 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: NW 9-30-14, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of collecting brush.
• The candidate will be in charge of budding trees.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
• The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
• The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
• 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 must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be expected to pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
• 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.
• 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 organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Products include deciduous trees, perennials, and berry bushes.

Type of crops

• Crops include apples and blueberries.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

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

By email

jobs.dandersonag@gmail.com