general labourer - farm

WS & Company Ltd.; Canada; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

WS & Company Ltd. is seeking workers for seasonal farm duties in Scotland to grow and harvest ginseng and related crops. The role requires basic physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

No prior experience is required as training will be provided; this is an on-site, full-time seasonal position with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to learn agricultural practices.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops.
• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Weeding.
• Clean work area.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Job description

Job details

• Location Scotland , ON N0E 1R0
• Salary 17.95 hourly / 45 to 65 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

No experience (will train)

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

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Ginseng

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice:

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