farm worker, fruit

farm worker, fruit

farm worker, fruit

Peach King Farms Ltd.

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Keremeos (BC)

10 hours ago

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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Dusty. All weather conditions. Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Rural area. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. 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. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Harvest crops. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Bell peppers. Carrots. Cherries. Cucumbers. Garlic. Melons. Onions. Orchard fruit. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Vegetables. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Team player. Experience: Will train.