Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Organic farming
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Odours
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Potato and vegetable

Work setting
Rural area
Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Transparent fields of wood and stones
Cut agricultural crops
Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
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.
Pack fruits and vegetables
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Seed cutting
Sort fruits and vegetables
Weeding
Clean work area
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment




Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Sort, stack, bundle and stamp materials

Experience and specialization

Type of crops
Carrots
Onions
Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truck
Forklift
Tractor
Skidsteer
Hand tools
Pressure washers

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
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
Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits
Disability benefits

Other perks
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Wellness program

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