Labourer, fruit farming

Riverbend Farms Inc. based in Virgil, ON L0S 1T0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, fruit farming 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 Term or contract or Full time job.

Employer Name: Riverbend Farms Inc.
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.71 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Virgil, ON L0S 1T0

Also hiring: Administrative assistant

Hiring: Labourer, fruit farming

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for brush collection.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
  • The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fruit tree training.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must hoe crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for lowering.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
  • The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for shoot positioning.
  • The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tying.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
  • The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
  • 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 be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include viticulture and fruit and vegetable combination farming.
  • 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, dusty and hot conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to work in all types of weather.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.
  • The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • The product type is fruit trees.

Type of crops

  • Crops include apples, cherries, garlic, grapes, orchard fruit, potatoes and vineyard.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.

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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Benefits

  • Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

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

By mail

15384 Niagara Parkway, R.R. # 1
Niagara on the Lake, ON
L0S 1J0

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 2024
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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