Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

- Dry pea and bean farming
- Organic farming
- Other miscellaneous crop farming
- Outdoors

Work setting

- Greenhouse

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
- Cultivate on vertical farming system
- Cut agricultural crops
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry




- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Plant bulbs and seeds

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Melons
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Vegetables
- Microgreens

Equipment and machinery experience

- Farm truck
- Forklift
- Loader
- Tractor
- Tillage equipment
- Hand tools

Automated systems experience

- Automated irrigation system
- Automated environmental control equipment

Area of specialization

- Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Quick-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
- Punctuality
- Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

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