Employer Name: Branch Farming Inc.
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Scotland, ON N0E 1R0

Branch Farming Inc., located in Scotland, ON N0E 1R0. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm labourer – harvesting. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or part-time leading to a full-time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours, 07:00 to 17:00.

Also hiring: Truck driver

Job Description

The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
The candidate must clean the crops.
The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must monitor water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
The candidate will be responsible for the weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
The candidate must be flexible.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
The candidate must work in all weather 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.
The candidate should work from a remote location, as the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

The crops are tobacco.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience in operating a farm truck, forklift, loader, tractor, combine harvester, planting equipment, and using hand tools.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate must manage a large workload.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

juliesioen@outlook.com

By mail

121 Maple Ave.
Scotland, ON
N0E 1R0

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter
Letter of recommendation