General farm worker

Overholt Orchards Inc based in St. Catharines, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker 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. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Overholt Orchards Inc
Position: General farm worker
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: St. Catharines, ON

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• 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 at heights
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

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

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

• The crop is cherries.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a fertiliser applicator, a fruit harvester, a sprayer or duster, and a tractor.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

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

By email

overholtorchards@hotmail.com

By fax

905-682-0985