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Full Time
Seasonal

vegetable farm worker

Dream Small Farm
Posted 1 week ago

NOC: 85101
Location: Alexandria, ON, K0C1A0
Salary: $17.95 hourly

Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: No experience (will train)

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Organic farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Wet/damp
Odours
Dusty
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Apply fertilizers
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clean the 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
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Sort fruits and vegetables
Weeding
Clean work area
Harvest crops
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Quick learner

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
Overtime required

Job Details

Work arrangement: Not specified
Work hours: 40 hours per week
Salary range: $17.95 hourly
Postal code: K0C1A0

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