Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Apples

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?