General farm worker – harvesting

Foothill Greenhouses Ltd based in Kinghorn, 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Weekend.

Employer Name: Foothill Greenhouses Ltd
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 45 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kinghorn, ON

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Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crops.
• 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 will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• 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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must be punctual.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot 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 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.

• 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 must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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 walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for performing well.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By fax

905-775-0011

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter