Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site workplace
Corn farming
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Other miscellaneous crop farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty

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
Clear fields of wood and stones
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
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Shear Christmas trees
Sort fruits and vegetables
Tie and secure plants
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
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of product
Coniferous trees

Type of crops
Bell peppers
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Cucumbers
Field berries
Melons
Onions
Raspberries
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Berries
Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience
Farm truck
Hand tools

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Rapid-paced workplace
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
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
Large workload
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Quick learner

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