harvesting labourer

Government of Canada; Blandford-Blenheim; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is looking for individuals to engage in produce handling. Responsibilities include dividing harvested produce, grading fruits and vegetables, and packing them. Ideal candidates will work in a rural area and must be physically fit, as the job involves handling heavy loads and working in various environmental conditions. Benefits include a health care plan and free parking. No formal education is required, though practical experience is advantageous.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience with hand harvesting vegetables is preferred.
• Attention to detail for examining product quality.

Responsibilities

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, and colour.
• Pack and sort fruits and vegetables.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Clean work area
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available