general labourer - farm
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Organic farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Confined spaces. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location.
Tasks:
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
- Clear fields of wood and stones.
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Pack fruits and vegetables.
- Pick row and orchard crops.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Sort fruits and vegetables.
- Weeding.
- Clean work area.
- Harvest crops.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
Type of crops:
Asparagus. Bell peppers. Blueberries. Cucumbers. Garlic. Onions. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Vegetables.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Fruit harvester. Vegetable harvester. Planting equipment.
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. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- 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. Morning. Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Parking available.