About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Panjabi; Punjabi. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Tree and orchard fruit. Farm. Work setting: Rural area. Fruit and vegetable processing plant. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Cut agricultural crops. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Cut horticultural crops. Type of crops: Apples. Cherries. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Fruit harvester. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Fertilizer applicator. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. 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. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available.