About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dry pea and bean farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development. 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. Harvest soybean pods. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Clean work area. 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. Type of crops: Soybeans. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Loader. Lift truck. Area of specialization: Nursery or greenhouse. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: 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. Shift. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Weekend.