farm worker, vegetables

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. All weather conditions.

Tasks:

• Apply fertilizers.
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clean the crops.
• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Cut agricultural crops.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weeding.
• Clean work area.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.

Type of crops:

• Cabbage.
• Cauliflowers.
• Vegetables.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

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.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.