general labourer - farm

First Class Produce; Dover Centre; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Produce in Dover Centre, Ontario is hiring a seasonal farm worker to support the planting, cultivation, and harvest of various crops. This on-site role requires handling diverse farm tasks, operating basic machinery, and maintaining equipment, with physically demanding duties in varying weather conditions.

Starting as early as 2027-04-29, the position offers 30 to 60 hours per week at a rate of 17.95 hourly.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Job description

Posted onOctober 31, 2026 by Employer details First Class Produce

Job details

• Location Dover Centre , ON N0P 1L0
• Salary 17.95 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Starts as early as2027-04-29
• Source Job Bank #3709271

Experience an asset

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

• Corn farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Soybeans
• Sweet corn
• Grains

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Advertised until

2026-11-21

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.