general labourer - farm

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
• Outdoors.
• Odours.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• Noisy.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• All weather conditions.

Tasks:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Type of crops:

• Bell peppers.
• Cabbage.
• Cauliflowers.
• Melons.
• Strawberries.
• Tomatoes.
• Zucchinis.
• Vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Vegetable harvester.
• Planting equipment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Sound discrimination.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Weekend.
• Overtime required.