general labourer - farm
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Corn farming.
- Layer poultry farming.
- Other miscellaneous crop farming.
- Outdoors.
- Wheat farming.
- Odours.
- Dusty.
- All weather conditions.
Work setting:
Room and board provided. Relocation costs not covered by employer.
Tasks:
- Weeding.
- Clean work area.
- Harvest crops.
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Farm truck.
- Loader.
- Tractor.
- Tillage equipment.
- Hand tools.
Automated systems experience:
- Manure handling and storage.
- Egg gathering system.
Specialization or experience:
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.
Security and safety:
- Medical exam.
- Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- 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?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Financial benefits:
Bonus.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site housing options.