greenhouse labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Confined spaces.
• Wet/damp.
• Odours.
• Hot.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Cut horticultural crops.
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening .
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Weeding.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Clean work area.

Type of product:

Vegetables.

Type of crops:

Cucumbers. Greenhouse vegetables. Tomatoes.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.