Fruit Farm Worker

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cleaning crop
• Clipping
• Fruit trees training
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Harvesting seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Suckering
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Apples
• Bell peppers
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Orchard fruit
• Tomatoes
• Vegetables
• Vineyard

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Loader
• Tractor
• Fertilizer applicator
• Hand tools

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots