As a key player of our team, the General Labourer / Farm Worker will be assisting in packing fresh market potatoes, operating packing equipment in a team-based environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grade and examine produce following specific guidelines
- Pack fresh market potatoes
- Sort produce
- Seed cutting
- Assist in planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops
- Operate, maintain, clean packing and farming equipment
- Farm cleaning and maintenance
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in farming is an asset
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Ability to set priorities and establish timeframes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Capable to work in a fast-paced setting under tight deadlines
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license and has access to a reliable vehicle
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The hours for this position are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Overtime will be required periodically; must be available to work evenings and weekends.
- The potato farming environment consists of indoor/outdoor work including: wet/damp, noisy, dusty, hot/cold and odorous conditions.
- This job is physical, it consists of repetitive tasks (bending, reaching, and lifting), standing for long periods of time, requires high levels of concentration (operating packing and farming equipment) and great attention to detail.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION The incumbent must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Valley Growers Inc. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Valley Growers Inc. Pay: From $17.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 General Farm Worker (Blezard Valley)
🏢 Valley Growers
📍 Blezard Valley
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