Seasonal Vegetable Farm Worker Harvest & Field Duties

1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED; Leamington; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation facilities available

Seasonal employment

Job summary

1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED, based at 353 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5, is inviting applications for the position of Farm Worker, Vegetables. This full-time seasonal role offers day, weekend, overtime, and early-morning shifts with a wage of CAD 15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week.

The successful candidate will transplant seedlings, manage pests and weeds, irrigate, harvest, package produce, and maintain records. English fluency and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required.
• No standard education required; experience not mandatory.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Physically capable to perform tasks and handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Protect crops from weeds and pests; apply pesticides as needed.
• Report signs of disease or insect damage.
• Pot and repot plants; plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Inspect crops for proper growth and address issues.
• Update farm manager on crop progress.
• Harvest crops and prepare for market.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment.
• Maintain farm standards; conduct repairs as needed.
• Monitor irrigation and soil moisture; clear irrigation ditches.
• Direct and supervise casual and seasonal workers.
• Ensure farm cleanliness and organization.
• Keep up-to-date pest and disease knowledge; detect issues.
• Maintain records of pesticide use and yields.
• Sort, grade, and pack produce; handle packing in field.
• Keep inventory and order materials as needed.
• Responsible for quality control of packing and storage.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED, based at 353 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5, is inviting applications for the position of Farm Worker, Vegetables. This full-time seasonal role offers day, weekend, overtime, and early-morning shifts with a wage of CAD 15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week.

The successful candidate will transplant seedlings, manage pests and weeds, irrigate, harvest, package produce, and maintain records. English fluency and reliability are required.