Fruit packer - farm

Algoma Orchards Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoma Orchards Corp. in Canada is seeking workers to grade apples by size, colour, and volume, and to pack and sort fruits for market. The role is on-site, physically demanding, and requires attention to quality and detail.

Experience is an asset; no degree is required. Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced rural environment and handle repetitive tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; experience is an asset.
• Role involves grading, packing, and sorting produce with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour and volume.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

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
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

• Apples

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environmentli>
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan