Fruit or vegetable picker

Thwaites Farms Ltd. based in Langton, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit or vegetable picker 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 vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Thwaites Farms Ltd.
Position: Fruit or vegetable picker
No. of vacancies: 46
Salary: $15.50 hourly for 40 to 80 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Langton, ON

Job Description

The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.

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.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

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 and hot conditions.

Work Setting

The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

Crops include asparagus.

Additional Information

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 must be able to distinguish between colours.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By mail

1984 Townline Road, RR#3
Niagara on the Lake, ON
L0S 1J0