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Government of Canada

Leamington

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking workers in Leamington, Canada for crop cleaning and greenhouse maintenance. No experience is required, as training will be provided. Candidates must be organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position necessitates working on-site with physical demands, including handling heavy loads and standing for extended periods. Own transportation is required.

Qualifications

  • No degree, certificate or diploma required.
  • Will train.

Responsibilities

  • Clean the crops.
  • Grade vegetables and fruits.
  • Harvest crops.
  • Fertilize and spray crops.

Skills

Attention to detail
Team player
Organized
Efficient interpersonal skills
Job description
Overview

Languages: English

Education
  • No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment
  • At heights
  • Wet/damp
  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Non-smoking
Work setting
  • Rural area
Responsibilities 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.
  • Greenhouse cleaning
  • Hand harvesting vegetables
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
  • Tie and secure plants
  • Clean work area
  • Fertilize and spray crops
  • Harvest crops
  • Report signs of insect or disease damage
  • Cut horticultural crops
Experience and specialization Type of crops
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Vegetables
  • Greenhouse vegetables
Additional information Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
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