Farm worker, vegetables

Shearlea Acres is located at 3826 Hwy 99 RR 2, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, vegetables. 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 shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Shearlea Acres
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 40 to 54 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 3826 Hwy 99 RR 2, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0

Also hiring: Truck Driver, Long Haul

Hiring: Farm worker, vegetables

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volumeย in order to fetch high price in market.
  • The candidate must harvest 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 will be responsible for 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 examine the product’s quality and readiness 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 must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

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 able to work in hot 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience using tractors, planting equipment, and tillage equipment.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

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

By email

shearlea.acres@sympatico.ca

By mail

3826 Hwy 99 RR 2
Lynden, ON
L0R 1T0

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