orchard worker

Languages English or French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Other miscellaneous crop farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Outdoors Dusty Hot All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Apply fertilizers Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Cut agricultural crops Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market. Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Mixing fertilizer Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Sort fruits and vegetables Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Tight deadlines Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Team player Quick learner Benefits Health benefits Health care plan