Soetemans Treesweet Orchards is hiring
Apple Picker with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Pick row and orchard crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Type of crops

• Apples

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)