About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. 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. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Type of crops: Blueberries. Cabbage. Garlic. Raspberries. Strawberries. Sweet corn. Zucchinis. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Loader. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Planting equipment. Tillage equipment. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Gloves. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.