fruit farm worker

Government of Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Kelowna is seeking workers for agricultural tasks, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. The role is physically demanding and requires attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads. Candidates will work outdoors in various weather conditions and must be prepared for fast-paced work with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding with the ability to handle heavy loads.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience handling repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Hand-eye co-ordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities Tasks

• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Harvest crops

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking