Fruit farm labourer

River Valley Orchards Ltd; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Orchards Ltd in British Columbia, Canada, is seeking entry-level farm workers for on-site roles at a rural orchard. You will pick row and orchard crops, plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, weed, and harvest produce. No degree or prior experience is required; training will be provided.

This position is on-site and outdoors, demanding physical effort and the ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and reliability are valued traits.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• No experience (will train).
• On-site work at the physical location; no remote option.
• Rural outdoor farming environment; outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weeding.
• Harvest crops.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Flexibility

Team player

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Organic farming
• Outdoors

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Harvest crops

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner