About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clean the crops. 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. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Shear and shape trees and plants with knife. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Apples. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Fruit harvester. Fertilizer applicator. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.