Fruit farm labourer

Indian Garden Farms; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Garden Farms in Hebbville, NS is seeking a Fruit farm labourer for seasonal or full-time work. Duties include planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, sorting, packing, and general farm tasks. Candidates must be able to work outdoors, lift up to 50 lbs, and communicate in English.

Training is provided and shifts include day, evening, weekend, and morning. The role offers a rural work environment with opportunities for longer hours and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English language.
• No formal education requirements; training provided.
• Weight capacity up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must be a good team player.
• Willing to work long hours outdoors in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Fertilise and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Perform general labour duties.
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• Clean the work area.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Indian Garden Farms based in Hebbville, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm labourer 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, Shift and Morning.

Employer Name: Indian Garden Farms
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $13.60 hourly for 32 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Hebbville, NS

• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must perform general labour duties.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.