general labourer - farm

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clean the crops. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Greenhouse cleaning. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. 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. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Cut horticultural crops. Type of crops: Bell peppers. Cucumbers. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.