Gurmeet Orchards, located in Oliver, BC V0H 1T2. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Fruit farming labourer. 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 Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work overtime, early morning, morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Employer Name: Gurmeet Orchards
Position: Fruit farming labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Oliver, BC V0H 1T2
Also hiring: Material handler
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for performing weeding tasks.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.
- The candidate will be responsible for budding trees.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
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.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- The candidate must be able to work in a dusty and hot environment.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such 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 and cherries.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- 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 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 various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples