Picker, fruit or vegetable

Leisure Farms based in Sturgeon Falls, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Picker, fruit or vegetable 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, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Leisure Farms
Position: Picker, fruit or vegetable
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $15.50 hourly for 35 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Sturgeon Falls, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.
  • The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.
  • The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • The type of farm operation is 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 in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.

Work Setting

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

Experience and Specialization

Weather forecasting experience

  • The candidate must have prior agricultural weather forecasting experience.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate does not have access to public 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 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

In person

744 Quesnel Rd
Sturgeon Falls, ON
P2B 2W3 Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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