Farm worker, fruit

4 days ago

Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada Kibbi Technologies Inc. Full-time $2 - $3 Contract

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

  • Fruit and vegetable combination farming
  • Wet/damp
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • All weather conditions
  • Dirty

WORK SETTING

  • Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • 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
  • Pack fruits and vegetables
  • Pick row and orchard crops
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Sort fruits and vegetables
  • Tie and secure plants
  • Weeding
  • Harvest crops
  • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

  • Blueberries
  • Field berries
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Berries

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

  • Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Ability to work independently
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Quick learner