About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Broiler and other meat-type chicken production. Chicken farming. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Hog and pig farming. Layer poultry farming. Organic farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Other poultry farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. Clear fields of wood and stones. 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. Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns. Monitoring animal health. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Seed cutting. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. 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. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. 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. Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration. Type of product: Perennials. Type of crops: Apples. Artisanal crops. Bell peppers. Blueberries. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Cherries. Cucumbers. Field berries. Garlic. Melons. Onions. Raspberries. Strawberries. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Worms. Zucchinis. Berries. Equipment and machinery experience: Carrot seeder. Onion seeder. Farm truck. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Lift truck. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Sprayer or duster. Tillage equipment. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Automated environmental control equipment. Manure handling and storage. Egg gathering system. Feeding and watering system. Area of specialization: Permaculture. Nursery or greenhouse. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Own vehicle. 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. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. 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?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.