Apple orchards do not run themselves, and the farms that produce some of North America’s most valued fruit depend on reliable, physically capable, and detail-focused farm workers who show up ready to work from the first morning of the season to the last day of harvest. A fruit and vegetable combination farming operation is currently hiring full-time Apple Orchard Farm Workers and Produce Graders to join their team across a comprehensive range of crop cultivation, orchard care, harvesting, grading, packing, and farm equipment operation responsibilities. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced, and detail-intensive outdoor role that operates across all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold, and refrigerated environments throughout the growing and harvest season, requiring a team player who learns quickly, handles heavy loads confidently, and takes genuine personal pride in the quality of the agricultural work they produce every single day. At a pay rate of US $16.75 per hour with no formal degree or diploma required and prior experience considered an asset rather than a strict requirement, this apple orchard farm worker and produce grader job is a well-paying and genuinely skill-building seasonal opportunity for a hardworking, motivated individual who is legally authorized to work and ready to contribute to a productive fruit and vegetable farming operation from day one. Applications are accepted through Talentify and Jobilize.
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Company Overview
This is a professionally operated fruit and vegetable combination farming operation specializing in apple production alongside mixed produce cultivation, managing the complete annual crop cycle from soil preparation, planting, and irrigation through to orchard tree training, pest and sucker management, harvesting, and post-harvest grading and packing. The farm operates with a strong commitment to crop quality, efficient production management, and the kind of hands-on agricultural work ethic that delivers consistently high-grade produce to market at the strongest possible price. Work is completed entirely on site at the physical farm location with no remote work option available, and the operation requires team members who are genuinely present, physically engaged, and consistently reliable across every shift throughout the growing and harvest season. The farm values quick learners, team players, and individuals who bring the kind of personal attention to detail and independent work capability that a busy mixed orchard and produce farming environment demands from every person contributing to the daily workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Orchard and Crop Care:
- Plant, cultivate, and irrigate apple orchards and mixed vegetable and fruit crops throughout the growing season, following the farm’s established planting schedules, spacing requirements, and irrigation protocols designed to support optimal crop health, fruit development, and marketable yield across all growing areas
- Train orchard trees using established canopy management and structural training techniques designed to improve light exposure, airflow, and fruit set quality, directly supporting the production of higher volumes of premium grade apples throughout the bearing season
- Remove all suckers and water sprouts manually from apple trees throughout the growing season as directed, applying correct identification and removal technique to prevent unwanted vegetative growth from competing with the primary fruiting wood and reducing the quality and commercial value of the marketable apple harvest
- Dose and manage water saturation, light exposure, and temperature conditions for crops as instructed by the farm supervisor, following the specific environmental management guidelines applicable to each crop type within the farm’s fruit and vegetable combination growing program
- Apply fertilizers and spray crops with approved agricultural inputs at the correct application rates and times in full accordance with the farm’s integrated crop management program and all applicable agricultural safety and environmental regulations governing fertilizer and pesticide use on commercial fruit and vegetable farming operations
- Carry out thorough and consistent weeding across all orchard rows and vegetable growing areas throughout the cultivation period, removing competing vegetation efficiently and maintaining the clean growing conditions that healthy apple and produce crops require at every stage of the seasonal growth cycle
Harvesting and Post-Harvest Processing:
- Pick apple and orchard crops carefully and efficiently at the correct stage of maturity across all assigned orchard blocks and field rows, applying the correct picking technique for each crop type to minimize bruising, stem damage, and spur loss that reduces immediate fruit quality and the orchard’s future productive capacity
- Harvest all assigned crops on the correct schedule and using the correct harvesting methods for each variety and crop type, working at the pace required to meet daily harvest volume targets while maintaining the careful physical handling that market-quality apple and produce harvesting demands from the moment of picking through to bin filling and transport
- Sort freshly harvested fruits and vegetables accurately at the processing area, separating items by quality category, removing damaged or non-conforming produce from the marketable product stream, and preparing sorted items for the grading stage with the careful attention to detail that post-harvest quality management requires
- Grade apples and other fruits and vegetables into the correct market grades based on careful and consistent personal assessment of each item’s size, shape, colour, and volume, understanding that accurate and consistent grading is one of the most commercially important tasks performed on the farm and directly determines the price the operation receives for its product across all market channels
- Pack graded fruits and vegetables into appropriate containers and packaging formats for market presentation and transport, following the farm’s packing standards and ensuring every packed unit is correctly filled, neatly presented, and securely contained for delivery to wholesale, retail, or processing market destinations
Farm Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Operate farm trucks, fruit harvesters, tractors, and other farm machinery and equipment safely and competently across all assigned field, orchard, and post-harvest processing activities, following correct operating procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and all applicable workplace health and safety requirements for each piece of equipment used throughout the season
- Maintain all assigned farm machinery and equipment in clean and correctly functioning condition throughout the season, performing basic operator maintenance checks and reporting any mechanical issues, damage, or maintenance requirements to the farm supervisor promptly for timely repair or replacement before equipment problems create operational disruptions or safety hazards
General Farm Duties:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized personal work area across all farm locations and work stations throughout every shift, contributing to the overall safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency of the farming operation at every point in the growing and harvest calendar
- Communicate clearly and promptly with the farm supervisor and fellow team members throughout each shift regarding task progress, crop observations, equipment status, and any issues or concerns identified during field or processing work that require supervisory attention or operational adjustment
Qualifications
What the Farm is Looking For:
- No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required for this position, making it genuinely accessible to motivated candidates at all stages of their agricultural working journey regardless of their formal educational background
- Prior experience in apple picking, orchard work, fruit and vegetable farming, produce grading, farm equipment operation, or a related agricultural outdoor labour role is considered a valuable asset and will strengthen any application, though candidates without prior formal farm experience who demonstrate strong physical readiness, a quick learning approach, and a genuine team attitude are also welcome to apply
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently across a fast-paced outdoor farm environment, managing a large and physically demanding daily workload under tight harvest deadlines and seasonal production pressure without losing the attention to detail that crop quality management demands
- Physical fitness and genuine stamina for sustained outdoor agricultural labour across all weather conditions the growing season presents including hot, wet, cold, and refrigerated working environments, with the ability to regularly handle loads of up to 23 kilograms, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive bending, crouching, and kneeling tasks throughout full shift hours
- Careful colour distinction ability and good hand and eye coordination essential for the grading, sorting, and quality assessment tasks involved in apple and produce harvesting and post-harvest processing operations throughout the season
- A genuine team player orientation with the flexibility, cooperative spirit, and positive personal approach to the work and the people around you that a productive seasonal farm team operating under pressure and tight deadlines genuinely requires from every contributing member
- A quick learning personal approach with the ability to absorb new orchard techniques, equipment operating procedures, and grading standards rapidly and apply them correctly and consistently across different crop types and work settings throughout the season
- Must be legally authorized to work and able to complete all work at the physical on-site farm location as there is no remote work option available for any aspect of this position
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe and effective communication with the farm supervisor and team members throughout the working day
Work Details:
- Full-time position
- Pay rate of US $16.75 per hour
- All work completed on site at the physical farm location
- No remote work option available
Benefits and Perks
Joining this fruit and vegetable combination farming operation as an Apple Orchard Farm Worker and Produce Grader means stepping into a physically active, seasonally varied, and genuinely skill-building agricultural role where your daily contribution is visible and directly connected to the quality of the produce that leaves the farm for market. Here is what comes with this full-time position:
- A pay rate of US $16.75 per hour providing consistent and competitive full-time weekly income at a strong rate for an entry-level to experienced apple orchard and produce grading farm worker role with no formal education requirement
- A broad and genuinely varied daily workload that moves across multiple agricultural tasks throughout the season from orchard tree training and sucker removal through to harvesting, grading, packing, and farm equipment operation, developing a well-rounded and practically transferable agricultural skill set across a complete apple and mixed produce farming operation
- No formal educational qualification required making this a genuinely accessible employment opportunity for hardworking individuals at all stages of their working life who bring physical capability, practical common sense, a quick learning approach, and a genuine interest in orchard and produce farming
- Hands-on experience operating farm trucks, fruit harvesters, and tractors within a professionally managed fruit and vegetable farming operation, building practical agricultural machinery skills that are valuable and transferable across a wide range of future farm employment opportunities
- The authentic daily satisfaction of working outdoors in a productive apple orchard and mixed produce farming environment where the results of your physical effort are visible and tangible in every bin of quality fruit and every crate of graded produce that leaves the farm for market at the best possible price
How to Apply
This fruit and vegetable combination farming operation is actively recruiting full-time Apple Orchard Farm Workers and Produce Graders and welcomes applications from physically capable, team-focused, and legally work-authorized individuals who are ready to commit to the full-time on-site demands of a productive apple and mixed produce farming season.
To apply, submit your application through Talentify at talentify.io or through Jobilize at jobilize.com by searching for this Apple Orchard Farm Worker position and completing the online application form on either platform. In your application please include any relevant orchard, harvesting, produce grading, or farm equipment operating experience you bring to the role along with confirmation that you are legally authorized to work and available to complete all work at the physical on-site farm location throughout the full employment period.
Applications are reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss start date, shift schedule, and the details of joining the farm team for the upcoming growing and harvest season. Fresh, high-quality apples do not grow, pick, grade, or pack themselves, and every perfectly presented piece of fruit that reaches a market shelf passed through the hands of a farm worker who showed up, worked hard, and genuinely cared about doing it right. If that describes the kind of agricultural worker you are, apply today through Talentify or Jobilize and bring your physical readiness, your quick learning approach, and your team attitude to a fruit and vegetable farming operation that will put all three to rewarding and productive use from your very first morning in the orchard.
