Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site setting Fruit and vegetable combination farming Outdoors Wet/damp Dusty Hot Noisy All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area 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 Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns Pack fruits and vegetables Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops 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 Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Team player Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend