Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Fruit and vegetable combination farming
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Dusty
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Hot
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Cold/refrigerated
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All weather conditions
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Tree and orchard fruit
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
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Clean the crops
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
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Pack fruits and vegetables
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Pick row and orchard crops
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Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
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Sort fruits and vegetables
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Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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Weeding
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Harvest crops
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Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
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Apples
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Asparagus
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Blueberries
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Cherries
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Field berries
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Orchard fruit
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Raspberries
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Strawberries
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Berries
Equipment and machinery experience
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Farm truck
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Tractor
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Hand tools
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Handling heavy loads
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Walking
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Quick learner
Benefits
Other benefits
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On-site housing options
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Transportation provided by employer
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.