fruit farm labourer
About the company
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Your 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.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
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.
Own tools/equipment
- Gloves.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Quick learner.
No experience (will train).
What we offer
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
How to apply
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Other
Work site environment Outdoors. Dusty. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty.
Type of crops
- Apples.
- Cherries.
- Grapes.
- Orchard fruit.
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).
Employment terms options To be determined. Day. Weekend.