02 Nov
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Van Meekeren Farms
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Kentville
02 Nov
Van Meekeren Farms
Kentville
Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Outdoors Wet/damp Hot Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Work setting Rural area Remote location Tasks Clear fields of wood and stones 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 Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Sort fruits and vegetables Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality 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 Type of crops Apples Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced setting Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Tight deadlines Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Sound discrimination Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Reliability Team player Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Government programs Recognized employer Employment terms options Evening Flexible hours Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend
📌 fruit farm labourer (Kentville)
🏢 Van Meekeren Farms
📍 Kentville