fruit packer - farm
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Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Asset languages:
Spanish; Castilian.
Work site environment:
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- Organic farming.
- Outdoors.
- Confined spaces.
- At heights.
- Wet/damp.
- Odours.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- All weather conditions.
- Dirty.
Work setting:
Rural area.
Tasks:
- 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..
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Clean work area.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
- Check products for quality control.
- Process files and paperwork.
- Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
Type of crops:
Apples.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is not available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Tight deadlines.
- Physically demanding.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Quick learner.
Screening questions:
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).