Sarah’s Farm Markets, situated in Chatham, ON N7M 2J1, is seeking applications for the job position of Fruit farm labourer who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a Seasonal employment or a full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, and Weekend.

Employer Name: Sarah’s Farm Markets
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Chatham, ON N7M 2J1

Also hiring: Harvesting labourer

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 will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour, and volume 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 pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must shear and shape trees and plants using a knife.
The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must tie and secure plants.
The candidate must perform the weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
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 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 ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include corn farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, and other vegetable and melon farming (excluding potatoes).
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must work in wet or damp, dusty, hot, cold, or refrigerated, and dirty environments.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops are bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, field berries, melons, onions, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, berries, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience in operating a farm truck 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 be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
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 of time.
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

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

By email

koning.enterprises@bell.net

By mail

413 Queen Street
Chatham, ON
N7M 2J1

In person

413 Queen Street
Chatham, ON
N7M 2J1
Between 09:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.

By phone

519-360-9224 Between 09:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.

By fax

519-360-9795

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Job reference number- 2026-Farm
Cover letter
References attesting experience
Letter of recommendation
The candidate must clearly state their highest level of completed education and specify the name of the institution where they completed it.