Fruit farm worker

M&S Wild Blueberry Farms Ltd. based in 29 Sullivan Road, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1L7 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: M&S Wild Blueberry Farms Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 7
Salary: $15.30 hourly / 30 to 72 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 29 Sullivan Road, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1L7

Job Description

• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• 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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The crops are blueberries.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating fruit harvesters and tractors.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

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 should have an eye for details.
• 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.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Own tools/equipment

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

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

29 Sullivan Road
Kouchibouguac, NB
E4X 1L7

In person

29 Sullivan Road
Kouchibouguac, NB
E4X 1L7
Between 09:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- MSW2025-1
• Cover letter
• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation