Apple farm worker
Worrenberg Farms Ltd based in Keremeos, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Apple farm worker. Worrenberg Farms Ltd is a leading apple grower and supplier. Our farm is popular destination for both local and foreign visitors. Our farm produces fresh apples, ciders and juices to market to local produce stores and groceries. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Worrenberg Farms Ltd
Position: Apple farm worker
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Term or contract Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC
Shifts: Day, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Vehicle supplied by employer
Work setting: Staff accommodation provided, Rural area
Type of crops: Apples
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck, Fertilizer applicator, Fruit harvester, Planting equipment, Tractor
Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
- The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
- The candidates should be able to handle Hand-eye co-ordination, and be able to distinguish between colours
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be organized, flexible, and judgmental
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to do budding trees, cleaning crop, clipping, deleafing
- The candidates should be able to do grading, lowering
- The candidates should be able to plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- The candidates should be able to do seed cutting, shoot positioning, suckering, tying, and weeding
- The candidates should be able to harvest crops, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Benefits:
- The candidates will get on-site amenities, on-site housing options
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume and copy of portfolio or relevant work examples) through below mentioned details.
By Email:
mmkeller@telus.net
Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answer the following questions while applying:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!