About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Work site environment: Organic farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Outdoors. Tree and orchard fruit. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development. Develop specific plans to prioritize. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Maintain financial and production records. Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain quality control and production records. Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations. Maintain work records and logs. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Perform general farm duties. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Supervision: More than 20 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Pesticide Applicator's Licence. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.