About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. 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. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. 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?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.