general labourer - farm

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Potato and vegetable. Work setting: Rural area.

Tasks:

• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Type of crops:

Potatoes.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Walking.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Quick learner.

Screening questions:

Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.