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Join Our Team as a Fruit Farm Worker!

Company: M&S Wild Blueberry Farms Ltd.

Location: Kouchibouguac, NB

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

About the Job

Are you ready to embrace the great outdoors and contribute to the bountiful harvest of delicious blueberries? M&S Wild Blueberry Farms Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Fruit Farm Workers. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant rural setting, surrounded by nature and the rewarding experience of farming.

What You’ll Do

As a Fruit Farm Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Applying fertilizers and cleaning crops
• Clearing fields of wood and stones
• Packing and sorting fruits and vegetables
• Weeding and fertilizing crops
• Harvesting crops and examining products for quality
• Loading, unloading, and transferring crates and supplies
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment

Work Environment

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires physical stamina and manual dexterity. The work setting is in a rural area, and you will experience a variety of weather conditions, from hot to cold. Be prepared for:

• Repetitive tasks and handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg or 50 lbs)
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Overtime as required

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 72 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license
• Criminal record check

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Familiarity with the following equipment is beneficial:

• Forklift
• Fruit harvester
• Tractor
• Hand tools

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and reliability
• A strong team player mentality
• Values and ethics that align with our farm's mission

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position is $15.65.

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, please consider the following questions:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Why Join Us?

At M&S Wild Blueberry Farms Ltd., we value our team members and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. Join us in cultivating the land and harvesting the fruits of our labor while enjoying the beauty of nature!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.