General farm worker – harvesting
Mike Ball Farms Limited situated in Chatham, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Weekend, Flexible Hours and Early Morning.
Employer Name: Mike Ball Farms Limited
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Chatham, ON
Also hiring: Manager -Load control
Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting
Job Description
- The candidate must apply fertilizers.
- The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
- The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
- 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 high price in market.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
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.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include seed corn, vegetables, and grains.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience using farm equipment such as a farm truck, forklift, tractor, vegetable harvester, combine harvester, manure spreader, planting equipment, sprayer/duster, welding, and hand tools.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with automated irrigation systems and manure handling and storage.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be skilled in automobile driving.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough medical examination.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive On-site housing options.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email