Farm labourer

Son in Law Produce LTD. based in Otterville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Son in Law Produce LTD.
Position: Farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 35 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Otterville, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
• The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.

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 should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, wet/damp and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include bell peppers, cucumbers, field berries, melons, onions, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes and zucchinis.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating tractors, farm trucks, lift trucks, loaders, planting equipment and vegetable harvesters.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

christine@soninlawproduce.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation