fruit farm labourer at Juicy-Fruit Orchards - Thedford, ON | Jobrify

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Full Time
Seasonal

fruit farm labourer

Juicy-Fruit Orchards
Posted 1 day ago

NOC: 85101
Location: Thedford, ON, N0M2N0
Salary: $17.95 hourly

Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 57 hours bi-weekly
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Other miscellaneous crop farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Outdoors
At heights
Wet/damp
Odours
Dusty
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty

Tasks

Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clean the crops
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.
Hand harvesting vegetables
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Sort fruits and vegetables
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
Weeding
Harvest crops

Type of crops

Apples
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Cabbage
Cherries
Cucumbers
Field berries
Garlic
Melons
Onions
Orchard fruit
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Vegetables

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Day
Weekend

Other benefits

Free parking available

Job Details

Work arrangement: Not specified
Work hours: 30 to 57 hours bi-weekly
Salary range: $17.95 hourly
Postal code: N0M2N0

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