Fruit Farm Worker

Employer: Van Meekeren Farms Ltd.

Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia

Salary: $17.00 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Dusty. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions Work setting: Rural area Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Clean work area. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops: Apples Security and safety: Criminal record check Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods