About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Cut agricultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Hand harvesting vegetables. Mixing fertilizer. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Sort fruits and vegetables. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest 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. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Forklift. Fruit harvester. Loader. Fertilizer applicator. Planting equipment. Sprayer or duster. Hand tools. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.