Fruit farm labourer

Briarside Addendum Limited based in Corner Brook, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm labourer. Briarside Addendum Limited is a versatile company offering a wide range of construction and renovation services. With a focus on residential and commercial projects, they specialize in custom home building, remodeling, and maintenance solutions. The company is committed to providing high-quality craftsmanship, utilizing advanced techniques and sustainable practices. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Briarside Addendum Limited
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) for 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Seasonal employment Full time
Location: Corner Brook, NL
Shifts: Day, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning
Transportation information: Own transportation
Work setting: Rural area
Type of crops: Apples, Carrots, Orchard Fruit, Vegetables and Grains
Type of product: Deciduous trees

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Own tools/equipment: Gloves and Steel-toed safety boots
Security and safety: Bondable and Criminal record check

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have experience in fruit and vegetable combination farming, experience in other grain farming, and experience in other miscellaneous animal farming
• The candidates should be able to work outdoors, in wet/damp conditions, and independently
• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, perform repetitive tasks, and work under pressure
• The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads, meet tight deadlines, and perform physically demanding tasks
• The candidates should have manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and be able to distinguish between colours
• The candidates should have attention to detail, be able to stand for extended periods, and bend, crouch, and kneel
• The candidates should be able to manage a large workload, have sound discrimination skills, and work overtime when required
• The candidates should be able to sit for extended periods, combine sitting, standing, and walking, and walk for extended periods
• The candidates should be able to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs), work in dangerous environments, and work with odours
• The candidates should be able to work in dusty conditions, hot environments, noisy environments, and cold/refrigerated environments
• The candidates should be able to work in all weather conditions and dirty conditions

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to apply the technique of hoeing between the row, clean the crops, clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas, and clear fields of wood and stones
• The candidates should be able to cut agricultural crops, cut agricultural seed according to farm standards, divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots, and dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• The candidates should be able to grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch high price in market, guide growing shoots into optimal development positions, and hand harvest vegetables
• The candidates should be able to monitor animal health, pack fruits and vegetables, pick row and orchard crops, plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops, and remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• The candidates should be able to cut seeds, shear and shape trees and plants with a knife, sort fruits and vegetables, tie and secure plants, and train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• The candidates should be able to weed, write daily basic progress reports, clean work area, and harvest crops
• The candidates should be able to load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry, clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, and examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Benefits:

• The candidates will get dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits, bonus, and group insurance benefits

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume, Cover letter and References attesting experience) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

 

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!

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