vegetable farm worker
Your tasks
- Clean the crops.
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market..
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
- Weeding.
- Clean work area.
- Fertilize and spray crops.
- Harvest crops.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Equipment and machinery experience
- Tractor.
- Vegetable harvester.
- Planting equipment.
- Tillage equipment.
- Hand tools.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Physically demanding.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Personal suitability
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Quick learner.
3 years to less than 5 years.
How to apply
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Other
Type of crops Artisanal crops. Asparagus. Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Melons. Onions. Soybeans. Strawberries. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Potatoes. Vegetables.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Employment terms options Day.