Christmas tree shearer
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Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- Wet/damp.
- Hot.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Work setting: Rural area.
- Various locations.
Tasks:
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
- Harvest seedlings.
- Shear Christmas trees.
- Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
- Apply fertilizers.
Type of product:
Christmas trees.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment.
- Mechanical sprayer.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
- Travel expenses not paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Gloves.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.