Fruit farming labourer

Canada Job Bank; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 964,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmore fresh in Kelowna, BC is hiring a Fruit farming labourer. The role is seasonal or full-time, with day, evening, weekend, early morning and morning shifts. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and fluency in English.

Work is in a fruit and vegetable farming operation; long hours in outdoor conditions, ability to work at heights, and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks are required. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No standard education requirements; training will be provided.
• Outdoor farming work; farm environment.
• Must be able to work at heights and in dusty, hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fruit and vegetable farming operation.
• Perform repetitive labour tasks in outdoor conditions.
• Handle heavy loads and stand for long periods.
• Possess physical endurance for long shifts including bending, crouching and kneeling.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Glenmore fresh situated in Kelowna, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Fruit farming labourer who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Glenmore fresh
Position: Fruit farming labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.48 hourly / 40 to 56 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC

• 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 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 dusty and hot conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Type of crops

• Crops include apples, cherries, cucumbers, melon, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini.

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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.