Harvesting Labourer

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Languages

English

 

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

 

Experience

Will train

 

Location

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

 

Asset languages

Afrikaans

 

Work site environment

Viticulture

 

Work setting

Staff accommodation provided

Remote location

 

Responsibilities

Tasks

Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes

Pick row and orchard crops

Sort fruits and vegetables

Tie and secure plants

Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality

Weeding

Write daily basic progress reports

Clean work area

Fertilize and spray crops

Harvest crops

Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry

 

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Grapes

 

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Work under pressure

Handling heavy loads

Tight deadlines

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Ability to distinguish between colours

Attention to detail

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Large workload

Walking

 

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

 

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Quick learner

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Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen

• a permanent resident of Canada

• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

 

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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Vineyard foreman/woman

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Languages

English

 

Education

College/CEGEP

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Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Asset languages

Afrikaans

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Work site environment

Viticulture

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Work setting

Remote location

Staff accommodation available

 

Responsibilities

Tasks

Develop specific plans to prioritize

Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities

Direct farm grooming activities 

Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes

Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Maintain financial and production records

Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers

Maintain quality control and production records

Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations

Maintain work records and logs

Hire and train staff

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

 

Supervision

5-10 people

 

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

First Aid Certificate

 

Experience and specialization

Type of product

Perennials

Type of crops

Grapes

 

Equipment and machinery experience

Tractor

Forklift

 

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

 

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

 

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

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Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen

• a permanent resident of Canada

• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

 

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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