Merridale is hiring
Orchard Worker with LMIA

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

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 product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Apples

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Fruit harvester
• Fertilizer applicator

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

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