General farm worker – harvesting
Rol-land Farms and Greenhouses Inc. situated in 9102 Bisnett Line, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0 is currently looking for applications for the role of General farm worker – harvesting who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: Rol-land Farms and Greenhouses Inc.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.89 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 9102 Bisnett Line, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0
Also hiring: Farm supervisor
Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting
Job Description
- The candidate must apply fertilizers.
- 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 agricultural crops.
- The candidate must cut agricultural seeds in accordance with farm standards.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate must dose water saturation, light, and temperature as directed for crop growth and development.
- 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 harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must harvest seedlings.
- The candidate must harvest soybean pods.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- 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.
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
- Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, and other vegetable and melon farming (excluding potatoes).
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include seed corn, soybeans, tomatoes, and vegetables.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- 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 should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email