Labourer, fruit farming
Riverbend Farms Inc based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, fruit farming. Riverbend Farms Inc is a well-regarded agricultural business specializing in the production of premium fruits and vegetables. The farm focuses on cultivating a diverse range of crops using sustainable farming practices. Known for its commitment to quality and freshness, Riverbend Farms Inc provides locally grown produce to both consumers and markets. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Riverbend Farms Inc
Position: Labourer, fruit farming
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.71 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment Type: Term or contract (ending: 2024-11-01) Full time
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Shifts: Day, Weekend, 08:00 to 18:00
Type of crops: Apples, cherries, garlic, grapes, orchard fruit, potatoes, and vineyard
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
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work independently, demonstrating self-sufficiency and reliability, and be comfortable performing repetitive tasks, maintaining efficiency and accuracy
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads, ensuring safe and effective lifting and carrying, and work in physically demanding conditions, managing strenuous activities and maintaining stamina
- The candidates should have strong hand-eye coordination, facilitating precise and coordinated movements, and the ability to distinguish between colors, ensuring accurate color identification and differentiation
- The candidates should have strong attention to detail, focusing on precision and quality in their work, and be able to stand for extended periods, maintaining focus and productivity throughout their shift
- The candidates should be able to perform tasks involving bending, crouching, and kneeling as required, and manage overtime as needed, adapting to extended work hours when necessary
- The candidates should be able to work in a combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout their shift, and handle weight, with the capacity to manage loads of up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills, effectively communicating and interacting with others, and demonstrate flexibility, adapting to changing conditions and requirements
- The candidates should be organized, managing tasks and responsibilities systematically and effectively, and be reliable, consistently performing duties and fulfilling obligations
- The candidates should be a team player, collaborating effectively with colleagues and contributing to team success, and uphold values and ethics, maintaining integrity and professionalism in their work
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
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to apply the technique of hoeing between the rows, clean the crops, clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas, and cut agricultural crops
- The candidates should be able to divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots, grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, color, and volume to fetch a high price in the market, and guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- The candidates should be able to hand harvest vegetables, maintain and manage the growth of vines, vine canopy, and grapes, pack fruits and vegetables, and pick row and orchard crops
- The candidates should be able to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops, remove manually all suckers and water sprouts, shear and shape trees and plants with a knife, and sort fruits and vegetables
- The candidates should be able to tie and secure plants, weed, harvest crops, and load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry
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, Job reference number, cover letter, references attesting experience, letter of recommendation, and highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed) through the below-mentioned details
By mail
15384 Niagara Parkway, R.R. # 1
Niagara on the Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
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!