Harvesting labourer

Kibbi; Delhi; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Ontario is seeking seasonal farm labor to support fruit and vegetable farming operations in rural areas. You will perform planting, harvesting, packing, sorting, and general farm upkeep under supervision. The role requires English spoken, ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment, sometimes in dusty, wet, or cold conditions.

Previous farming experience is an asset but not required. Work term is seasonal with hours ranging from 40 to 80 per week, and candidates should be

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops.
• Cut agricultural crops.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Grade fruits and vegetables by size, color, and volume.
• Hand harvest vegetables.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Sort fruits and vegetables.
• Weed and maintain fields.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Write daily progress reports.
• Load, unload and transfer crates and farm produce.

Skills

English

Education

No degree required

Job description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 80 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

TASKS

• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry

TYPE OF CROPS

• Artisanal crops
• Asparagus
• Blueberries
• Ginseng
• Raspberries

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend