general labourer - farm

Experience: Will train

Work Environment:

• Wet / damp
• Dusty
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of Crops:

• Carrots

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Own transportation required
• Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Personal Suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional Requirements:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?