Farm labourer, grain

Dave Dyck situated in Ruthven, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm labourer, grain who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Weekend and Overtime.

Employer Name: Dave Dyck
Position: Farm labourer, grain
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Ruthven, ON

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Hiring: Farm labourer, grain

Job Description

• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate must follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology, and cover crops.
• 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 a good team player.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include corn farming and fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot 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 are soybeans and sweet corn.

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 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 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.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By mail

297 Road 7 East
Ruthven, ON
N0P 2G0