Farm worker, vegetables
Mersea Road 8 situated in Leamington, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, vegetables 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Weekend and Overtime.
Employer Name: Mersea Road 8
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 99
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume 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 manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- 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 able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in 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
- The crops are tomatoes 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 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 willing to work under pressure.
- 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 be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- 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 sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email