General labourer – farm

Canada Job Bank; Staples; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Under Sun Acres Inc. in Staples, ON is seeking a general labourer – farm to join a self-motivated team. This term/contract or full-time role offers varied shifts and requires candidate to start as soon as possible.

The position involves manual farming tasks across a rural setting with 49 vacancies. Responsibilities include deleafing, harvest by hand, greenhouse cleaning, sorting/packing, transplanting seedlings, and reporting any pest or disease signs.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required.
• No formal education requirements; training provided.
• Must be able to lift up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and able to work long hours in a farm setting.
• Must be able to work at heights and in hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deleafing vegetables and farm crops.
• Greenhouse cleaning and sanitation.
• Harvesting vegetables by hand.
• Suckering and pruning assistance.
• Cleaning work areas and sorting/packing produce.
• Transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Spraying or dusting plants with insecticides/fungicides.
• Reporting signs of pests or disease.
• General farm tasks including heavy lifting.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Work at heights

Physical stamina

Job description

Under Sun Acres Inc. based in Staples, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Under Sun Acres Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 49
Salary: $16.71 hourly / 45 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Staples, ON

• The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in hot conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Type of crops

• Crops include greenhouse vegetables, bell peppers, and vegetables.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.