Mushroom picker

Tobermory; Oakbank; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance

Life insurance

RRSP

Free parking

Employer-paid learning/training

Job summary

Loveday Mushroom Farms Ltd. in Oakbank, MB invites applications for a Mushroom picker. The role is permanent, full-time with 32.5–40 hours per week at $11.95 per hour.

The successful candidate will harvest mushrooms by hand, work in an organic farming operation, and be able to handle up to 9 kg. Training is provided and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education required; training provided.
• Able to lift up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Reliable and a good team player.
• Working in an organic farming environment.
• Able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.

Skills

Fluent English

Reliable

Good team player

Able to work at heights

Job description

Loveday Mushroom Farms Ltd. based in 23080 Cedar Lake Road, Oakbank, MB R0E 1J0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Mushroom picker 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, 07:00 to 15:30.

Employer Name: Loveday Mushroom Farms Ltd.
Position: Mushroom picker
No. of vacancies: 30
Salary: $11.95 hourly for 32.5 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 23080 Cedar Lake Road, Oakbank, MB R0E 1J0

• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be required to pick row and orchard crops.

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.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The type of farm operation is organic farming.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.

Type of Crops

• The crop is mushrooms.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Other benefits and Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking and employer-paid learning/training.