Sandhu’s Fruit Farm, based in Keremeos, BC V0X 1N2. The company is currently seeking applications for the position of Fruit Farm Worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Sandhu’s Fruit Farm
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Keremeos, BC V0X 1N2
Also hiring: General labourer – manufacturing
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch a high price in the market.
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and applying pesticides to crops as needed.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot and dirty environments.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate should be willing to work in a rural area, where 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
- Crops include apples and orchard fruits.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- 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 positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
How to Apply
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