General labourer – farm

Tobermory; Windsor; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

George Durocher and Sons Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a self-motivated general labourer – farm to join their team. The role is seasonal or full-time, with day and weekend shifts and hours from 07:00 to 18:00.

Responsibilities include grading and sorting vegetables and fruits, harvesting by hand, planting, cultivating, irrigating crops, weeding, packing produce, and loading crates. A valid driver's license and own transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required.
• No formal education requirements; training provided.
• Must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades based on size, shape, colour and volume.
• Harvest vegetables by hand.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Weed.
• Clean the work area.
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

George Durocher and Sons Inc. based in 2389 Front Rd, Windsor, ON N9J 2C3 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, 07:00 to 18:00.

Employer Name: George Durocher and Sons Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 38
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 2389 Front Rd, Windsor, ON N9J 2C3

• The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volumein order to fetch high price in market.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.

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 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, as well as other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

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

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include cabbage,onions,zucchinis and vegetables.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• 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 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 must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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 be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.