general labourer - farm

Hacienda North Farms Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydroponic horticulture is seeking dedicated individuals to join their farming team. Responsibilities include cleaning crops, grading produce, and operating farm machinery. Ideal candidates should be physically fit and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided for those without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: Will train.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Clean crops and divide produce into marketable lots.
• Grade vegetables and fruits for market readiness.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Job description

• Experience : Will train
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Confined spaces
• At heights
• Wet / damp
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• 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
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

Type of product

• Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

• Bell peppers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?