Labourer, farm

Canada Job Bank; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Greenhouses & Produce Inc. in Simcoe, ON is hiring a Labourer, farm. The role includes cleaning crops, grading produce, harvesting by hand, and operating farm machinery. This is a seasonal or full-time position with hours across day, evening, and weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in outdoor, sometimes harsh conditions. Training will be provided, and the company values reliability and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required.
• No formal education requirements; training provided.
• Farm operations include floriculture, fruit/vegetable farming (except potato).

Responsibilities

• Clean the crop.
• Grade produce.
• Clean the greenhouse.
• Harvest vegetables by hand.
• Hoe crops.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Inspect product quality and prepare for market.
• Write basic daily progress reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Self-motivation

Team player

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Howard Greenhouses & Produce Inc. based in Simcoe, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of 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, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Howard Greenhouses & Produce Inc.Position: Labourer, farmNo. of vacancies: 20Salary: $15.50 hourly for 30 to 65 hours per weekEmployment type: Seasonal employment, Full timeLocation: Simcoe, ON

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of grading.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.

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.
• Farm operations include floriculture production, fruit and vegetable combination farming, and 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 cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.