Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Organic farming
Outdoors
At heights
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Cold/refrigerated

Work setting
Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks
Apply fertilizers
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
Clean work area
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization





Type of crops
Apples

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Quick-paced workplace
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care advantages

📌 Fruit Farm Labourer Newcastle
🏢 Algoma Orchards
📍 Newcastle