Fruit farm worker

Red Sun Farms Ontario LP. situated in Kingsville, ON is seeking applications for the job position of Fruit farm worker who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Red Sun Farms Ontario LP.
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $16.71 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kingsville, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crops.
• The candidate must cultivate on vertical farming system.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• 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 will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• 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 weeding.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness 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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include cucumbers and tomatoes.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

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 must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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 must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• The candidate should have free parking available; parking is available on the property for no additional charge.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter