general labourer - farm

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Floriculture production. Outdoors. Work setting: Nursery - horticulture.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding.
• Clean work area.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
• Plant and move trees.

Type of product:

• Coniferous trees.
• Deciduous trees.
• Ferns.
• Native plants.
• Perennials.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Gloves.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.