General labourer – farm

Tobermory; Leamington; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms Inc. in Leamington, Ontario, is seeking a General labourer – farm to join our team. The role involves harvesting vegetables by hand, planting, cultivating and irrigating crops, and applying fertilisers and sprays to protect yields.

The position is permanent, full-time with weekend, early morning and morning shifts. Ideal candidates are English-speaking, reliable team players with the stamina to work in varying outdoor conditions and at times extended hours.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education required.
• 6–12 months of related experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Able to work at heights.
• Able to work in wet/damp, hot and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvest vegetables by hand.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.

Skills

English proficiency

6-12 months exp

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Willing to work overtime

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Nature Fresh Farms Inc. based in Leamington, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON

• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Type of Crops

• The crops are bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.