About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Remote location. Tasks: Clean the crops. Clear fields of wood and stones. Cut agricultural crops. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Blueberries. Carrots. Cherries. Garlic. Ginger. Onions. Strawberries. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Loader. Tractor. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. 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. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.