general labourer - farm

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• Wet/damp.
• Hot.
• All weather conditions.
• Dirty.

Work setting:

• Rural area.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Tractor.

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.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Tight deadlines.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Gloves.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Quick learner.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day.