vegetable farm worker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Hot.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- 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..
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Clean work area.
- Harvest crops.
- Report signs of insect or disease damage.
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
- Cut horticultural crops.
Type of crops:
- Bell peppers.
- Tomatoes.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Physically demanding.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Walking.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.