Overview
Fruit farm worker Jobs in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada at FABER ACRES LTD.
Work Term:
Seasonal
Work Language:
English
Hours:
50 to 72 hours per week
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience:
Experience an asset
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Outdoors
At heights
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Rural area
Remote location
Tasks
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Clear fields of wood and stones
Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Harvest seedlings
Mixing fertilizer
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
Weeding
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Budding trees
Cut horticultural crops
Type of crops
Apples
Cherries
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truck
Fruit harvester
Loader
Tractor
Fertilizer applicator
Planting equipment
Sprayer or duster
Tillage equipment
Welding
Hand tools
Automated systems experience
Automated irrigation system
Feeding and watering system
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Willing to travel regularly
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Other benefits
On-site amenities
On-site housing options
Title: Fruit farm worker
Company: FABER ACRES LTD.
Location: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Agriculture / Farming, Food Production)
