Farm labourer – harvesting

Thiara Farms based in 1391 Brock Road, Dundas, ON L9H 5E4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer – harvesting 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, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm labourer – harvesting has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Thiara Farms
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.00 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1391 Brock Road, Dundas, ON L9H 5E4

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • The candidate must cultivate on vertical farming system.
  • The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.

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.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, as well as other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating combine harvesters, fertilizer applicators, and planting equipment.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with automated environmental control equipment.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • 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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

1391 Brock Road
Hamilton, ON
L9H 5E4

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