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Farm description
Our principal activity is the production of fruit with the use of high-density orchard systems.
Farm opportunity
Company: Kranicz Orchads Inc. Business information: Our principal activity is the production of fruit with the use of high-density orchard systems. Business address: 1040 Ridge Rd., Harrow, ON N0R 1G0 Work Location: Same as above Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops via drip tape systems Fertilize and spray crops Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas Clear fields of wood and stones Cultivate on vertical farming system Cut agricultural crops Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development Grade fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Harvest seedlings Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Pack fruits Pick row and orchard crops Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Seed cutting Shear Christmas trees Shear and shape trees and plants with knife Sort fruits Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Write daily basic progress reports Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops Weed, prune and thin high density orchard systems Pick and harvest fruit Weed control in nursery Report signs of insect or disease damage Clean and sanitize of all equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times Comply with company policies Water and tend to plants Requirements: Education: No formal education required. Experience: Experience is an asset. Having previous experience on high density orchard systems, as well as fruit tree management is a strong asset. Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Hand-eye co-ordination, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Large workload, Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal Suitability: Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player. Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Wet/damp, Hot, Cold/refrigerated. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Language: English is required. Salary: $17.60 hourly, 30 – 50 Hours per week. Benefits: Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Accommodation provided at a discounted rate. Important Information: Flexibility is required. Work schedule is from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. **We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week during winter months** Type of Farm Operations: Tree and orchard fruit Apply by e-mail to: jbouzide99@outlook.com Apply by mail to: 1040 Ridge Rd., Harrow, ON N0R 1G0