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Farm worker, vegetables

R-Grow Farms Ltd.
West Lorne , ON · Canada
Posted 23 hours ago Seasonal employment Full time $ 17.95 HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. 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.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Asparagus. Bell peppers. Melons. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Potatoes. Vegetables. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.