Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 80 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment Other miscellaneous crop farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Odours Dusty Hot Noisy Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Various locations Tasks Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Cut agricultural crops Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Hand harvesting vegetables Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Sort fruits and vegetables Weeding Clean work area Harvest crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce,
livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops Asparagus Ginseng Onions Vegetables Tobacco Transportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced setting Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Tight deadlines Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Night Employment terms options To be determined Day Weekend Overtime required Financial benefits Piece work