mushroom farm worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Wet/damp. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated.
Work setting:
Rural area.
Tasks:
- Clean the crops.
- 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..
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Clean work area.
- Harvest crops.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
Type of crops:
Mushrooms.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Planting equipment.
- Hand tools.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
- Public transportation is not available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
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.
- Values and ethics.
- Quick learner.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. On call. Weekend.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.