Farm worker - harvesting

Gulf Island Peat Moss; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing options

Job summary

Gulf Island Peat Moss is seeking a farm worker to perform outdoor field tasks in PEI. The role involves leveling soil, mixing fertilizer, weeding, and keeping a clean work area. You will operate and maintain farm machinery on site, with training provided as needed.

The job is strictly on-site, with a dusty, noisy environment and varied locations. English is the working language; no prior experience is required beyond a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Mixing fertilizer.
• Weeding.
• Clean work area.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Education

No degree required

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mixing fertilizer
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• On-site housing options