general farm worker - harvesting
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Organic farming. Outdoors. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Potato and vegetable.
Work setting:
Rural area. Remote location.
Tasks:
- Clean the crops.
- 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.
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market..
- Mixing fertilizer.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Seed cutting.
- Sort fruits and vegetables.
- Weeding.
- Clean work area.
- Harvest crops.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
- Perform general farm duties.
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
Type of crops:
Potatoes.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Farm truck.
- Forklift.
- Tractor.
- Skidsteer.
- 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. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. 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.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Quick learner.
- Excellent oral communication.
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.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Overtime required. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
Disability benefits.
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Wellness program.