About the Fruit Farm Worker Job in Keremeos

This hands-on agricultural role is suitable for dependable applicants who are comfortable working outdoors, moving throughout the day and handling fresh fruit and vegetables carefully.

Keremeos is a rural farming community in British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley, an area known for orchards and market produce. Work takes place entirely at the physical farm location; there is no remote-work option. The schedule may include early mornings, mornings, evenings and weekends according to crop conditions, harvest timing and operational needs.

No degree, certificate or diploma is required, and previous farm experience is not necessary because the employer will train the selected worker. English is the stated workplace language. Applicants should still understand that fruit harvesting is active work that requires steady attendance, care around crops and the ability to follow instructions.

Fruit Farm Worker Job in Keremeos: Details

Fruit Farm Worker Duties and Responsibilities

The job covers harvesting, crop care, sorting, grading and packing. Workers must handle produce carefully because bruising, poor sorting or contamination can reduce quality and market value. Instructions may change as different crops mature or weather affects the day’s priorities.

• Clean crops and keep produce handling areas orderly.
• Cut agricultural crops using the instructed method.
• Hand-harvest vegetables and orchard produce.
• Pick row crops and orchard crops.
• Remove weeds around growing areas.
• Pack fruits and vegetables for handling or sale.
• Sort fresh fruits and vegetables accurately.
• Harvest crops when they reach the required stage.

Grading and Market-Readiness Checks

Freshly harvested produce must be divided into marketable and non-marketable lots. Workers grade fruit and vegetables according to size, shape, colour and volume. They also examine each product for quality and readiness for market. Good colour recognition and hand-eye coordination help with consistent decisions.

Safe and Careful Produce Handling

Speed matters during harvest, but care matters just as much. Workers should use the lifting, cutting and packing methods demonstrated by the supervisor. Damaged produce, unsafe equipment, hazards or unclear instructions should be reported promptly instead of ignored.

Crops Grown and Handled

This is a fruit-and-vegetable combination farm, so the work can vary across the growing season. The supplied listing identifies orchard fruit, berries, vegetables and field crops. Applicants may move between picking, grading and packing assignments depending on which products are ready.

• Apples and cherries.
• Strawberries and orchard fruit.
• Asparagus and bell peppers.
• Cucumbers and zucchinis.
• Melons and tomatoes.
• Onions and sweet corn.
• Other vegetables.

Each crop has different signs of maturity and different handling needs. Training may cover how to identify acceptable colour, size and firmness, how to avoid damaging plants, and how to place produce into containers without crushing it.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Farm harvesting is physically demanding and repetitive. The worker may stand and walk for extended periods while reaching, picking, sorting, packing or carrying produce. The listed weight-handling requirement is up to 23 kilograms, or 50 pounds. Applicants should be honest about their ability to perform these duties safely.

• Work independently when assigned.
• Maintain pace in a busy farm environment.
• Repeat harvesting and packing movements.
• Use accurate hand-eye coordination.
• Distinguish colours when grading produce.
• Stand and walk for long periods.
• Lift and handle loads up to 23 kg.
• Cooperate as a reliable team player.

Outdoor agricultural work can involve sun, heat, dust, uneven ground and changing weather. Wear suitable work clothing and footwear after confirming the employer’s rules. Ask what protective equipment, drinking water, breaks and training are provided before the first shift.

Fruit Farm Worker Salary, Housing and Benefits

The advertised wage is $18.25 per hour for 40 hours per week. At the regular schedule, gross weekly earnings would be approximately $730 before deductions. Actual take-home pay depends on statutory deductions and any authorized charges or changes to hours.

The duties align with NOC 85101 — Harvesting labourers. Job Bank’s wage report lists a Thompson–Okanagan range of $18.25 to $23.00 per hour, with a median of $18.63. The advertised rate is therefore at the published regional low.

Accommodation and Other Benefits

• Staff accommodation is available.
• On-site housing options.
• Free parking available.
• Training for applicants without experience.

“Accommodation available” does not explain cost, room type, occupancy, utilities, transport or payroll deductions. Ask for all housing terms in writing before accepting. Applicants should also confirm contract length, guaranteed hours, pay frequency, overtime rules and the expected start date directly with the employer.

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