vegetable packer - farm

Government of Canada; Blandford-Blenheim; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, seeks individuals to grade vegetables and fruits based on specific criteria and maintain a clean work environment. Applicants need no formal education but must be able to handle physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced setting. Own transportation is necessary. This role involves working on-site with no remote options available and is ideal for team players who are reliable and flexible.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits according to size, shape, colour, and volume.
• Clean work area.

Skills

Ability to distinguish between colours

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Clean work area

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Tomatoes

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics