Fruit harvester

B & T Oakley Orchards Ltd based in Clarksburg, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit harvester who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Weekend.

Employer Name
: B & T Oakley Orchards Ltd
Position
:
Fruit harvester
No. of vacancies
: 40
Salary
: $15.00 hourly for 60 to 70 hours per week
Employment type
:
Seasonal employment, Full time
Location
:
Clarksburg, ON

Type of Crops
:
Vegetables, Orchard fruit, Berries, Apples, Cucumbers, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Raspberries

• The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
• The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
• The candidate will be required to load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
• The candidate will be responsible for inspecting each item to ensure its freshness.
• The candidate will be expected to keep work areas clean, orderly, and well-organized.
• The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
• The candidate will be expected to uphold and follow food safety policies and practises.

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
• The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate must inspect the fruit for signs of disease, insect manifestations, worms, and rot quickly and carefully.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning crops.
• The candidate will be required to perform suckering, weeding, grading, tying, and lowering tasks.
• The candidate will be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
• The candidate should have prior experience operating a tractor, loader, fruit harvester, farm truck, and forklift.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold or refrigerated environments.
• The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

• For transportation, the candidate…