fruit farm labourer (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

fruit farm labourer (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

26 Oct
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Kurtz Orchards This link will open in a new window
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Niagara-on-the-Lake

26 Oct

Kurtz Orchards This link will open in a new window

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

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Work site setting

- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Noisy
- All weather conditions
- Dirty

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Apply fertilizers
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
- Clear fields of wood and stones
- 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.
- Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
- Mixing fertilizer
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops




- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Tie and secure plants
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Weeding
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

- Apples
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Orchard fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

- Farm truck
- Forklift
- Tractor
- Fertilizer applicator
- Sprayer or duster

Automated systems experience

- Automated irrigation system

Specialization or experience

- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Gloves
- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner

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