Orchard worker

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. All weather conditions. Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Cut horticultural crops. Type of crops: Apples. Orchard fruit. Equipment and machinery experience: Fruit harvester. Loader. Tractor. Fertilizer applicator. Sprayer or duster. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Transportation provided by employer.