farm labourer - harvesting
Your tasks
- Apply fertilizers.
- Clean the crops.
- Clear fields of wood and stones.
- Cut agricultural crops.
- Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development.
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- Mixing fertilizer.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Shear Christmas trees.
- Shear and shape trees and plants with knife.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Weeding.
- Write daily basic progress reports.
- 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.
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Security and safety Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Large workload.
- Walking.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Quick learner.
Experience an asset.
What we offer
Financial benefits Bonus.
Other benefits Other benefits.
Other
Work site environment Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Dusty. All weather conditions. Dirty.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Employment terms options Day. Weekend.
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
Support for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) .
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .