Field-grown crop farm labourer - harvesting

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Asset languages:

Spanish; Castilian.

Work site environment:

Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. All weather conditions. Dirty.

Tasks:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clean the crops.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Cut agricultural crops.
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development.
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market..
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Pick row and orchard crops.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Weeding.
• Clean work area.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Type of crops:

Onions. Potatoes. Vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Onion seeder. Onion transplanter. Forklift. Tractor. Lift truck. Planting equipment. Hand tools.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend. Overtime required.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.