Orchard worker

Van Kalkeren Farms

Overview

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.

Asset languages

  • Spanish

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Weeding
  • Clean work area
  • Harvest crops
  • Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
  • Budding trees

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Apples
  • Bell peppers
  • Cherries
  • Cucumbers
  • Melons
  • Orchard fruit
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchinis
  • Vegetables

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Values and ethics
  • Quick learner
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