Orchard worker

Shuh Farms Inc. ( West Montrose, ON) is currently looking for a skilled Orchard worker. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Position status: Seasonal employment or Full time. Required shifts: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must clear fields of wood and stones.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must shear and shape trees and plants with a knife.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate must work from a remote location, performing their duties from a site other than the employer’s central office while maintaining productivity and communication.
• The candidate's relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Transportation/travel information

• There is no access to public transportation.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

In person

6515 Line 86
West Montrose, ON
N0B 2V0
Between 07:30 a.m. and 08:00 a.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?