General farm worker

794803 Ontario Inc. based in Millgrove, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: 794803 Ontario Inc.
Position: General farm worker
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $15.50 hourly for 60 to 140 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Millgrove, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
  • The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
  • The candidate will be in charge of grading.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
  • The candidate will be in charge of lowering.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
  • The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
  • The candidate will be in charge of tying.
  • The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be in charge of the vertical farming system.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • 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 will be expected to clean the work area.

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 have a Pesticide Applicator’s License.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
  • The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and Specialization

Type of product

  • The products are vegetables and hydroponic horticultural products.

Type of crops

  • The crops are cucumbers, tomatoes, and greenhouse vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have previous experience with a lift truck, a sprayer or duster, and a tractor.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system and automated environmental control equipment.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

629 Safari Road
Millgrove, ON
L8B 1S3

In person

629 Safari Road
Millgrove, ON
L8B 1S3 Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 AM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Letter of recommendation

 

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