Orchard Worker

Employer: Thomas Watts

Location: Thornbury, Ontario

Salary: $17.95 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Type of crops: Apples Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player Financial benefits: Bonus Other