harvesting labourer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty.
Work setting:
Various locations.
Tasks:
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Pick row and orchard crops.
- Clean work area.
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
Type of crops:
Mushrooms.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.