Farm Worker, Fruit

Employer: Ground Cover Services

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia

Salary: $18.25 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Relocation costs covered by employer Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Cut agricultural crops. 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.. Harvest seedlings. 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. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Type of crops: Blueberries Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail Weight handling: Up to 23 kg