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General labourer - farm

Serkka Farms Inc
5923 Langstaff Line Wallaceburg , Ontario · Canada
Seasonal employment Full time $ 17.95 HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Turkey farming. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. 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. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Weeding. Clean work area. 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. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Type of crops: Bell peppers. Cucumbers. Tomatoes. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Forklift. Loader. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Fertilizer applicator. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Sprayer or duster. Tillage equipment. Skidsteer. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. 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. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Piece work.