General farm worker – harvesting

Smith Gardens Inc. situated in Queensville, ON is seeking applications for the job position of General farm worker – harvesting who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Smith Gardens Inc.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Queensville, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• 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.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is other vegetables and melon farming (excluding potatoes).
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
• 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

• Crops include carrots and onions.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own 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 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
• 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By mail

22653 Yonge Street / P.O. Box 113
Queensville, ON
L0G 1R0