Fruit farming labourer
Cottrill Organic Vineyards is located at Keremeos, BC. 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 job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Weekend, To be determined and Early Morning.
Employer Name: Cottrill Organic Vineyards
Position: Fruit farming labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC
Also hiring: Warehouse supervisor
Hiring: Fruit farming labourer
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
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.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include organic farming and viticulture.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include grapes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience using a fruit harvester, tractor, lift truck, and sprayer or duster.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email