Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Work site environment

- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- All weather conditions
- Dirty

Work setting

- Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
- 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
- Tie and secure plants
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Weeding
- Clean work area
- Harvest crops




- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Quick-paced workplace
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance

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