Overview
fruit farm worker Jobs in Kelowna at HP.G FARMS LTD
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
All weather conditions
Dirty
Work setting
Staff accommodation provided
Tasks
Apply fertilizers
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Budding trees
Clean the crops
Clear fields of wood and stones
Cut agricultural crops
Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
Deleafing
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market
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
Level earth to fine grade specifications
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
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
Weeding
Clean work area
Fertilize and spray crops
Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner
Title: fruit farm worker
Company: HP.G FARMS LTD
Location: Kelowna
