farm worker, fruit

Algoma Orchards Corp; Clarington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit farming company in Clarington is seeking entry-level farm workers to grade, pack, and harvest crops. The role requires physical endurance and teamwork. Ideal candidates will be reliable, quick learners who can manage repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment. The hourly wage ranges from $17.60 to $21.12 and includes various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in grading vegetables and fruits.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work under pressure.
• Experience with manual dexterity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits according to size, shape, colour.
• Pack fruits and vegetables for market.
• Harvest crops and sort for quality.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Team player

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Will train

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting:

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Orchard fruit

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Farming

Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $17.60 - $21.12 per hour

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