Farm labourer - harvesting

Hillside Hothouse Ltd; Kingsville; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Hothouse Ltd in Ontario, Kingsville, is seeking workers for greenhouse operations. This on-site role involves cultivating crops, hand harvesting, packing produce, and operating farm machinery within a rural environment.

No formal degree is required; English is used on site. Experience is considered an asset, and relocation costs are not covered by the employer. The position requires standing for extended periods in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• On-site work in a rural farming environment.
• Experience is an asset, not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean crops and cultivate on vertical farming system.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Greenhouse cleaning and tie/secure plants.
• Hand harvest vegetables and pack fruits/vegetables.
• Remove suckers and water sprouts; sort produce.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product quality and readiness for market.

Skills

Colour distinction

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

ASSET LANGUAGES

• Spanish

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

WORK SETTING

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Clean the crops
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

• Vegetables

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)