general labourer - farm

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Will train

Work site environment

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Fruit and vegetable combination farming

At heights

Wet/damp

Hot

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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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

Pot and re-pot plants

Plant bulbs and seeds

Mix and prepare soils

Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Type of crops

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Greenhouse tomatoes

Greenhouse vegetables

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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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

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Evening

Morning

Employment terms options

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Day

Weekend