Farm worker, fruit

LCP Farms INC is located at Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, fruit. 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 Full time job. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, and weekend shifts. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has given its approval for the Farm worker, fruit position.

Employer Name: LCP Farms INC
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 24
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0

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Job Description

  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate must clear fields of wood and stones.
  • The candidate must cut agricultural crops.
  • The candidate must divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate must grade vegetables and fruits according to size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch a higher price in the market.
  • The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must perform weeding.
  • The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate must examine products for 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.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must work in a wet/damp, dusty, hot and dirty environment.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The type of crops are melons and vegetables.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • There is no access to public transportation.

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 required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • 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 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.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application, if you are interested.

By email

gubbelsfamily@hotmail.com

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