Fruit Farm Laborer
Location
LINCOLN, Ontario
Hourly Wage
$17.95/hr
Job Type
Contract
Job Overview
Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery is seeking to hire 10 seasonal workers for our vineyard operations in Niagara, Ontario.
The successful candidates will perform a variety of vineyard and grape-production duties throughout the growing and harvesting season.
Main Duties
- Plant, cultivate and maintain grapevines and grape crops.
- Assist with pruning, thinning, tying and training grapevines.
- Maintain vineyard rows and remove weeds and unwanted vegetation.
- Monitor and maintain grapevines and crops throughout the growing season.
- Harvest grapes by hand and place harvested grapes into containers or bins.
- Sort, handle and move harvested grapes.
- Assist with vineyard preparation before and after harvesting.
- Clean and maintain work areas, hand tools and basic agricultural equipment.
- Perform general vineyard and agricultural duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- No formal education, degree, certificate or diploma is required.
- On-the-job training will be provided.
- Must be physically capable of performing repetitive and physically demanding agricultural work.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and handle agricultural materials and containers weighing up to approximately 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Must be reliable, punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be willing and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work early mornings, weekends and holidays when required by vineyard operations.
Compensation
Hours: 40–50 hours per week. Actual hours may vary depending on weather, crop conditions and operational requirements.
Schedule: Work schedules may include early mornings, weekends and holidays depending on weather, crop conditions and vineyard operations.
Employment period: April 1, 2027 to December 1, 2027.
Work locations: Hidden Bench Vineyards, Lincoln ON.
Vacation and statutory holidays: In accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.
How to Apply
Submit resume by email, mail or in person using the contact information - joelwilliams@hiddenbench.com
Please use "Fruit Farm Laborer" as the subject when applying.
Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery Inc. welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other individuals legally authorized to work in Canada.
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