Overview
Farm worker, fruit Jobs in Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada at Stirlings Mountainside Farms
Location: Centreville
Work Term:
Seasonal
Work Language:
English
Hours:
40 to 70 hours per week
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience:
Will train
Work site environment
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty
Tasks
Apply fertilizers
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Clear fields of wood and stones
Cut agricultural crops
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Hand harvesting vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
Weeding
Clean work area
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Apples
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Gloves
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Team player
Screening questions
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Title: Farm worker, fruit
Company: Stirlings Mountainside Farms
Location: Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Agriculture / Farming, Food Production)
