Labourer, Fruit Farming

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Viticulture. At heights. Dusty. Hot. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Cut agricultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Cherries. Grapes. Orchard fruit. Potatoes. Vineyard. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).