Harvesting labourer
Jeffries Bros. Vegetable Growers
Portage la Prairie
,
MB
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Thai. Spanish; Castilian. Filipino; Pilipino. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. 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. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Asparagus. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Strawberries. Vegetables. Work conditions and physical capabilities: 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. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.