Fruit farm worker

Tobermory; Vineland; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gennaro Monteforte, Emilia Monteforte in Vineland, Ontario, invites applications for a Fruit farm worker. The role is seasonal or full-time, with shifts including day, evening, weekend, and early morning.

Starting as soon as possible, you will work in a fruit and vegetable farming operation and handle planting, weeding, harvesting, and field maintenance. Responsibilities include harvesting crops by hand, pruning, grading, and operating farm machinery.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.

Responsibilities

• Collect brush, clip, grade, and harvest crops by hand.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Identify diseases and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• Inspect produce for quality and prepare for market.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Gennaro Monteforte, Emilia Monteforte based in 4061 twenty third st, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 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, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Gennaro Monteforte, Emilia Monteforte
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $15.50 hourly for 40 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 4061 twenty third st, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0

• The candidate will be in charge of collecting brush.
• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of grading.
• 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 vegetable culling.
• 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 must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• 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 willing to work in hazardous conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

• Crops include apples and cherries.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a lift truck, planting equipment, and a tractor.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• 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 able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.