Job details

fruit packer - farm

Employer: Algoma Orchards Corp.

Location

- Location Newcastle , ON L1B 0T9
- Work location On site

Salary

Salary $ 21.00 to $ 24.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 47.5 to 60 hours per week

Schedule

Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available

Employment Terms

- Terms of employment Term or contract Full time

Start / End Date

Starts as early as2026-10-01 End date:2028-09-29

Vacancies

1 vacancy

Source

Job Bank #3670145

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Organic farming
- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
- At heights
- Wet/damp
- Odours
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- All weather conditions
- Dirty

Work setting

- Rural area

Tasks

- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- 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
- Clean work area
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- Check products for quality control
- Process files and paperwork




- Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Experience

Experience an asset

Type of crops

- Apples

Transportation/travel information

- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Quick learner

Benefits

- Advantages:Health benefits, Financial benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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

2026-09-25

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📌 fruit packer - farm (New South Wales)
🏢 Algoma Orchards
📍 New South Wales