general labourer - farm

Top Tomato Foods; Markham; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tomato Foods is seeking a general labourer for farm work in Markham, ON. The role is on-site, seasonal and full-time, with shifts across early mornings to evenings and weekends. Training is available for no-experience applicants, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities include hoeing, harvesting, packing, planting, irrigation, and documentation of daily progress. Must be able to work outdoors, bend, lift up to 45 kg, and adapt to weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Willing to work in a fast-paced farm environment.
• Seasonal/full-time position with rotating shifts.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
• Harvest seedlings.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Vegetable harvester

Planting equipment

Job description

Job details

general labourer - farm

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Employer details Top Tomato Foods

• Location Markham , ON L6C 1L7
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 18.10 HOUR hourly / 48 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 20 vacancies

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No 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)
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Harvest seedlings
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Cauliflowers
• Melons
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Vegetable harvester
• Planting equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2026-09-07