General farm worker – harvesting

St. David’s Hydroponics Ltd based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker – harvesting 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate will be required to work from 07:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.

Employer Name: St. David’s Hydroponics Ltd
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 49
Salary: $15.83 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • 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 lowering.
  • 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 harvesting crops.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
  • The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, 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.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
  • The candidate must be able to work in hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • The product type is vegetables.

Type of crops

  • The crops are bell peppers.

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 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 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 in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

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 fax

905-988-6228

 

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