general labourer - farm

Sandy Shore Farms; Port Burwell; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Shore Farms in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a willing and reliable farm worker for on-site responsibilities across fruit and vegetable crops. No formal education required and training provided.

You will perform planting, harvesting, grading, packing, and field maintenance in outdoor conditions, with physical tasks, heavy lifting, and the need to work under tight deadlines. Relocation may be required; public transit is not available.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• English language skills for basic communication.
• Willing to relocate for the position.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks in outdoor farm conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Grade produce by size, shape, color, and volume for market pricing.
• Hand harvest vegetables and pack produce.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Sort and inspect fruits and vegetables for quality.
• Weed, fertilize, and spray crops as needed.
• Load and unload crates and farm supplies.

Skills

English

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Standing for extended periods

Education

No degree required

Tools

Onion seeder

Onion transplanter

Farm truck

Forklift

Loader

Tractor

Vegetable harvester

Fertilizer applicator

Lift truck

Planting equipment

Sprayer or duster

Welding

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

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

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Onions
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Onion seeder
• Onion transplanter
• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Loader
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Lift truck
• Planting equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Welding
• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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