Overview
Orchard worker
Employer: Merridale Cidery
Job details
Location: 1230 Merridale Road. Mill Bay, BC. V8H 1A1
Work location: On-site
Salary: 20.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
Early morning, Morning, Weekend
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Languages: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Outdoors
Dusty
All weather conditions
Work setting: Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Apply fertilizers
Clean the crops
Cut agricultural crops
Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
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.
Hand harvesting vegetables
Mixing fertilizer
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
Sort fruits and vegetables
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Clean work area
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Examine the product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
Apples
Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truck
Fruit harvester
Fertilizer applicator
Automated systems experience
Automated irrigation system
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
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
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
In person
1230 Merridale Road, Mill Bay, BCV8H 1A1. Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 AM
Email: recsvcs@elcaminocanada.com
What you must include in your application:
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
