Fruit farm worker

Tobermory; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 854,000 - 1,196,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardo’s Berrie Farm in Blenheim, Ontario is hiring a Fruit farm worker to assist with harvesting berries and other field tasks. Applicants should be self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and be available to start as soon as possible.

Typical duties include planting, cultivating and irrigating crops, hoeing, weeding, applying fertilisers and pesticides, operating farm machinery, and preparing produce for market.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements.
• Experience is an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Organised and flexible in nature.
• Good judgement.
• Team player.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting vegetables by hand.
• Hoeing crops.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Stone and/or wood picking.
• Weeding.
• Fertilising and spraying crops.
• Harvesting crops.
• Operates and maintains farm machinery and equipment.
• Inspects product quality and prepares it for market.

Job description

Pardo’s Berrie Farm based in 7951 Talbot Trail, RR#1, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm worker 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 and Weekend.

Employer Name: Pardo’s Berrie Farm
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $15.50 hourly for 40 to 56 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 7951 Talbot Trail, RR#1, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0

• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.

Work Setting

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

Type of Crops

• Crops include blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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.