About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Organic farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Wet/damp. Hot. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clean the crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Pack fruits and vegetables. Sort fruits and vegetables. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Type of crops: Vegetables. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).