About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Chinese. Work site environment: Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clean the crops. Cut agricultural crops. Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. 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. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. 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. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Type of crops: Cabbage. Cauliflowers. Vegetables. Greenhouse vegetables. Food specialties: Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Forklift. Loader. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Fertilizer applicator. Lift truck. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Sprayer or duster. Tillage equipment. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Area of specialization: Nursery or greenhouse. Transportation/travel information: 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. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 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?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.