Upper Okanagan Produce Ltd is hiring
Fruit Farm Worker 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

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

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.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Harvest seedlings
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Seed cutting
• 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
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Apples
• Cherries

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player