About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Dirty. Non-smoking. Work setting: Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. 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.. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Pot and re-pot plants. Plant bulbs and seeds. Perform general farm duties. Operate forklift. Operate climate controls. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Assist in grafting activities. Cut horticultural crops. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Forklift Operator Certification. Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products. Type of crops: Cucumbers. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Hand tools. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available.