Fruit farm worker

Macedo Farms based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Weekend and Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: Macedo Farms
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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Hiring: Fruit farm worker

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crop.
• The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
• The candidate will be responsible for fruit tree training.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must hoe crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate will be responsible for tying.
• The candidate must harvest 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.

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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• 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 candidate must be able to work in hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include grapes, orchard fruits, and vineyards.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior expertise operating a farm truck, planting equipment, a tractor, and a forklift.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

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 be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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.

How to Apply

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

By email

bea241@hotmail.com

By fax

905-262-6394