vineyard worker

Government of Canada; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agricultural authority is hiring for an agricultural worker position in Penticton, Canada. The role demands hands-on work in a farm setting where candidates will apply fertilizers, harvest fruits and vegetables, and manage crop growth. No formal educational qualifications are required, but relevant experience is an asset. The position offers on-site housing options and free parking. This role involves physically demanding tasks and a commitment to working in diverse weather conditions.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Experience in farming is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers to crops.
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Harvest crops and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tractor

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

• Corn farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Organic farming
• Viticulture
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Garlic
• Grapes
• Sweet corn
• Vegetables
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options