About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Remote location. Various locations. Staff accommodation provided. Relocation costs covered by employer. Tasks: Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products. Seasonal plants. Vegetables. Type of crops: Asparagus. Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Melons. Onions. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Garden tractors. Security and safety: Bondable. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site housing options.