vegetable farm worker
Exeter Produce & Storage Company, Limited
215 Thames Road West Exeter
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ON N0M 1S3
Entry level
Job description
Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Hot Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clear fields of wood and stones 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 Tie and secure plants Weeding Clean work area Harvest crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Experience and specialization Type of crops Bell peppers Cabbage Vegetables Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Flexibility Reliability Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Parking available