general labourer - farm

Government of Canada; Clarington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ontario, Canada is seeking individuals for agricultural roles focused on crop farming. Responsibilities include harvesting, packing, and maintaining crop quality, with no formal education required. The ideal candidate will work on-site, demonstrate physical stamina, and handle heavy loads. Benefits include free parking. This role involves repetitive tasks and the ability to work under pressure, demonstrating efficiency and reliability.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 30 lbs.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Must have own transportation to the work site.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
• Harvest and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Maintain a clean work area and greenhouse.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

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

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

Responsibilities Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Cut agricultural 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
• Harvest seedlings
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Cabbage
• Cauliflowers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available