fruit farm foreman/woman
$23 - $27 per hourFull-time, Temporary
Algoma Orchards Corp.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Spanish
Work site environment
- Organic farming
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Outdoors
- Tree and orchard fruit
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
- Develop specific plans to prioritize
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Maintain financial and production records
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
- Maintain work records and logs
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Perform general farm duties
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Supervision
- More than 20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Apples
Equipment and machinery experience
- Fertilizer applicator
- Sprayer or duster
- Tractor
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
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