About this role
*Languages*
English
*Education*
* No degree, certificate or diploma
*Experience*
Experience an asset
*On site*
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
*Work site environment*
* Fruit and vegetable combination farming * Wet/damp * Odours * Dusty * Hot * Noisy * Cold/refrigerated * All weather conditions * Dirty
*Work setting*
* Rural area
*ResponsibilitiesTasks*
* Apply fertilizers * 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. * Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions * Hand harvesting vegetables * 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 * Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality * 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 * Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry * Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
*Experience and specializationType of crops*
* Artisanal crops * Asparagus * Blueberries * Field berries * Ginseng * Raspberries * Vegetables
*Equipment and machinery experience*
* Farm truck * Forklift * Fruit harvester * Tractor * Vegetable harvester
*Additional informationSecurity and safety*
* Bondable * Criminal record check
*Transportation/travel information*
* Valid driver's licence * 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 * Large workload * Sitting * Combination of sitting, standing, walking * Walking
*Weight handling*
* Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
*Personal suitability*
* Flexibility * Reliability * Team player * Quick learner
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Pay: $17.95 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person