Farm worker, fruit

Protolight Farms Inc. based in Leamington, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, fruit who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm worker, fruit has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Protolight Farms Inc.
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $16.71 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crop.
• The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
• The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be responsible for lowering.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate will be responsible for tying.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include cucumbers, tomatoes, vegetables and greenhouse vegetables.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By mail

1002 Mersea Rd 7 RR 5
Leamington, ON
N8H 3V8

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter