Harvesting labourer

J.T. Toner & Sons Ltd.; Grand Falls Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

J.T. Toner & Sons Ltd. in Grand Falls region is seeking a farm worker to grade vegetables and fruits, plant, cultivate, harvest, and load crates. You will operate and maintain farm machinery and assist with irrigation and field work.

This temporary, 44-hour-workweek role offers on-the-job training and mentorship for youth, with English as the working language. Experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades by size, shape, colour and volume.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

TASKS

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding

EXPERIENCE

• Experience an asset

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 44 hours per week