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Farm labourer - harvesting

KUKIELKA PRODUCE INC.
Vanessa , ON · Canada
Posted 21 hours ago Seasonal employment Full time $ 24.00 HOUR hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Other miscellaneous crop farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Cut agricultural crops. 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.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. 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: Bell peppers. Ginseng. Tomatoes. Potatoes. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Tractor. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Tillage equipment. Hand tools. 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. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.