About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. In/on water. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Farm. Tasks: Cut agricultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions. Perform general farm duties. Manage overall operation of farm. Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings. Type of crops: Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Fertilizer applicator. Hand tools. Area of specialization: Nursery or greenhouse. Horticulture. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: 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: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.