Van Kalkeren Farms, located in Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Orchard worker. 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 early morning, morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts, as well as flexible hours. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has given its approval for the Orchard worker position.
Employer Name: Van Kalkeren Farms
Position: Orchard worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V2
Also hiring: Housekeeping attendant
Job Description
- The candidate must perform the weeding task.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate will be responsible for the budding trees.
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 ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- Knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are apples, cherries, and orchard fruit.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must 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 detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- 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.
How to Apply
Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.
By email
By mail
15420 89 St.
Osoyoos, BC
V0H 1V2