Job Posting: Harvester

​Position: Harvester
Waddell Apples is looking for an energetic hard-working individual to help us harvest our apple and pumpkin crops for the 2018 season.  The position is part-time seasonal, starting approximately first week of September for 3-6 weeks. No experience required; will train.
 
Responsibilities:

• Picking apples
• Sorting and packing apples for sale at our Farm Store
• Cutting pumpkins and lifting them in and out of harvesting bins

 
Requirements:

• Age 18 years or older
• Motivated to work hard with attention to quality and detail
• Physically fit and able to do manual labour for extended periods; able to lift 25 lbs
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Reliable and dependable during our key harvest season
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Own transportation to/from our farm (Hwy 15, 10 min north of 401)
• Clean criminal background check
• Work safely in a farm agritourism environment following all safety procedures

                                                          
Working Conditions and Compensation:

• 3-6 days a week, working 6-8 hours per day as weather permits
• $14 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
• Outdoor environment, variable weather and temperature conditions
• Standing for extended periods of time. Climbing ladders. Walking, bending, crouching and kneeling
• Able to distinguish and select fruit based on colour, size, and quality

How to apply:  Visit our website at http://www.waddellapples.com/jobs.html to complete the online form and submit your resume. Work references required.