• Farm Worker, Fruit
  • Location
    farm worker, fruit
  • Type of Job
    Full Time
  • Job ID
    38976
  • Salary
    $ 14.60 /HOUR
  • Date Posted
    7, Dec 2020
  • Expiry Date
    27, Jan 2021

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree
or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Specific Skills
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Pot and re-pot plants; Plant bulbs and seeds; Mix and prepare soils; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Product
Vegetables; Tropical plants; Seasonal plants; Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges; Bedding plants; Perennials
Type of Farm Operations
Floriculture production
Type of Crops
Herbs; Greenhouse tomatoes; Greenhouse vegetables
Work Site Environment
Confined spaces; Outdoors; Wet/damp; Odours; Hot; Non-smoking
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Travel expenses not paid by employer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required
Work Location Information
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Client focus; Reliability
Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Cleaning crop; Clipping; Deleafing; Mixing fertilizer; Tying; Weeding; Greenhouse cleaning