About the Role
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Outdoors
Viticulture
At heights
Dusty
Hot
All weather conditions
Work setting
Rural area
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clean the crops
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
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
Hand harvesting vegetables
Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
Sort fruits and vegetables
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
Apples
Cherries
Garlic
Grapes
Orchard fruit
Potatoes
Vineyard
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available
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
Overtime required
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently a student?
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?
What is your current field of study?
Government programs
Recognized employer
Experience
Experience an asset
About the Company
Riverbend Farms Inc.