fruit farm worker
Posted on June 16, 2026 by Employer details Van Meekeren Farms Ltd.
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Dusty. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Clean work area. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Health care plan. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .- Location 237 Thorpe RoadKentville, NSB4N 3V7
- Work location On site
- Salary$17.00HOUR hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
- Starts as early as 2026-09-07
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3601512
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Clean work area
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Apples
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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.
Advertised until
2026-08-13
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