General labourer – farm

Canada Job Bank; Ruthven; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Parking facility with reduced cost

Job summary

Green Rise Foods Inc. in Leamington, ON is seeking general labourers for farm work. Responsibilities include grading, harvesting, packing, sorting produce, and operating farm equipment. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varied weather and at heights.

The position offers term, contract or full-time options with flexible shifts including early morning, morning, day, evening and weekends. A valid car may be required for remote work locations.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades by size, shape, color, and volume.
• Perform greenhouse cleaning and harvest vegetables by hand.
• Pack fruits and vegetables and sort produce for shipment.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Work in varied outdoor conditions and at heights as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Physical stamina

Job description

Green Rise Foods Inc., situated at Leamington, ON N8H 3V5, is seeking applications for the job position of General labourer – farm who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a Term, contract or full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name: Green Rise Foods Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch a high price in the market.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The type of farm operation is other vegetables and melon farming (except potatoes).
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in hot and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work from a remote location, as the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Type of crops

• The crops are tomatoes.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• 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 receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive an available parking facility where you provide parking to your employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.