Labourer, fruit farming

Tobermory; Holland Landing; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ATV Farms in Holland Landing, Ontario, is hiring a Labourer for fruit farming. The role involves planting, cultivating, irrigating crops, harvesting, and operating farm machinery. Seasonal or full-time positions are available with 32–50 hours per week and a starting wage of CAD 17.50 per hour.

The candidate must work outdoors in various weather conditions and be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No standard education requirements.
• 1–2 years of experience in related industry.
• Farm operations include fruit/vegetable farming.
• Outdoor work with long hours.
• Ability to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• Able to work in noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Plant crops

Harvest crops

Operate farm machinery

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Tractors

Combine harvesters

Lift trucks

Job description

ATV Farms is located at Holland Landing, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Labourer, fruit farming. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: ATV Farms
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $17.50 hourly / 32 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Holland Landing, ON

• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, as well as other vegetables and melons farming(excluding potatoes).
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating tractors, combine harvesters and lift trucks.

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 willing to work under pressure.
• 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 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.