orchard worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Wet/damp.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• All weather conditions.

Tasks:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
• Shear and shape trees and plants with knife.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.

Type of product:

Deciduous trees.

Type of crops:

Apples.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Other benefits:

• On-site amenities.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.