About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Hot. Noisy. Harvest crops. At heights. Tasks: Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Hand harvesting vegetables. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Sort fruits and vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Type of crops: Tomatoes. Security and safety: Bondable. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to work independently. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Values and ethics. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site housing options. Team building opportunities. Parking available.