farm worker, fruit

Di Ciocco Farms Eastside Inc; Leamington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming company in Leamington, Ontario, is seeking seasonal workers for various agricultural tasks including harvesting, packing, and caring for crops. Candidates should be flexible and able to work 55 to 60 hours per week in physically demanding conditions. Experience in agriculture is a plus. This role offers valuable insights into farm operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
• Cut horticultural crops.

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Cut horticultural crops

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l\'emploi : Saisonnier
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 55 to 60 hours per week