fruit farm worker

Gennaro Monteforte, Emilia Monteforte; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming company located in Watervliet, NY, is looking for seasonal full-time workers. Responsibilities include planting, cultivating, and maintaining crops, as well as operating farm machinery. Ideal candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and must possess their own transportation. Experience in agriculture is an asset. This position does not allow remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Tools

Farm truck

Tractor

Lift truck

Planting equipment

Job description

Job details

• Location 4061 twenty third st Vineland , ON L0R 2C0
• Salary 17.60 hourly / 40 to 45 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Source Job Bank #3427205

Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dangerous
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• 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.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries
• Orchard fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Lift truck
• Planting equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-11-20

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