Employer Name: Van Meekeren Farms Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $15.70 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 237 Thorpe Road, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7
Van Meekeren Farms Ltd., located at 237 Thorpe Road, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Fruit farm worker. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The assigned Early morning, Morning and Day may include shift timings.
Also hiring: Housekeeping attendant
Job Description
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
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.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- The candidate must work in a wet/damp, dusty and cold/refrigerated 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 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 apples.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- There is no access to public transportation.
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 must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
Benefits
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Health care plan that covers their medical and surgical expenses.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.
By email
In person
237 Thorpe Road
Lakeville, NS
B4N 3V7
Between 09:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.