farm worker, fruit

farm worker, fruit

farm worker, fruit

Algoma Orchards Corp.

Job Bank

Newcastle (ON)

2 hours ago

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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Type of crops: Apples. Orchard fruit. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. 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?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: Will train. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available.