Employer Name: Mersea Road 8 Farm
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Leamington, ON N8H 3V8
Mersea Road 8 Farm, situated in Leamington, ON N8H 3V8, is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, vegetables, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend and Overtime.
Also hiring: Operations Program Coordinator
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 a high price in the 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 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 45 kg (100 lbs).
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must work in a hot environment.
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 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 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 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.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
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