fruit packer - farm
Posted on April 24, 2026 by Employer details Van Meekeren Farms Ltd.
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Dusty. Noisy. 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.. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Type of crops: Apples. Area of work experience: Production. 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. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: Will train. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Pension plan. Support for mature workers: 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$16.75HOUR hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, , 07:00 to 15:30
- Starts as early as 2026-05-11
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3560993
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
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
- Dusty
- Noisy
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.
- Clean work area
- Harvest crops
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Apples
Area of work experience
- Production
Additional information
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
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Pension 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
- 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
2026-06-05
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