general labourer - farm

Top Tomato Foods; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming company in Markham is seeking seasonal agricultural workers. Responsibilities include cultivating crops, operating machinery, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates should be physically able to perform demanding tasks and work long hours in varied environments. Experience is an asset, and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and perform hand-eye coordination tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Examine product for quality and readiness for market.

Skills

Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery

Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks

Teamwork and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Farm truck

Tractor

Vegetable harvester

Fertilizer applicator

Lift truck

Planting equipment

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• 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

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Lift truck
• 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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Saisonnier
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week