harvesting labourer

Peeters Mushroom Farm; Charing Cross; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mushroom farm in Charing Cross, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities include dividing and grading fresh produce, packing, and maintaining a clean work area. Applicants should be able to handle physically demanding tasks and possess reliable safety equipment. This role offers an hourly salary of $17.60 and requires working in various environmental conditions. Only candidates authorized to work in Canada should apply.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and reliable.
• Ability to distinguish between colours is essential.
• Experience handling physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots.
• Grade and pack fruits and vegetables.
• Examine product quality and readiness for market.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Hand-eye coordination

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Team player

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Employer details Peeters Mushroom Farm

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Job details

• Location Charing Cross , ON N0P 1G0
• Salary 17.60 hourly / 30 to 78 hours per week Minimum wage is guaranteed
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

• 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.
• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-09

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