Green Valley Farms, based at 20690 McCowan Road., Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0, 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 Seasonal employment or Part-time jobs. The shift timings include Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend.

Employer Name: Green Valley Farms
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 14
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 to 60 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part-time
Location: 20690 McCowan Road., Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0

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Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, color, and volume in order to fetch a high price in the market.
The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
The candidate will be responsible for the weeding method.
The candidate must clean the work area.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
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.

Work site environment

The type of farm operation is other vegetables and melon farming (except for potatoes).
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
The candidate must be able to work in or on water.
The candidate must work in wet or damp, dusty, hot, cold, or refrigerated, and dirty environments.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odors.
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.

Work setting

The candidate should work from a remote location, where employees do their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a medical exam and a criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
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 must finish the work within the given timeline.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to distinguish between colors.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
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 must manage a large workload.
The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

lindawongyee@gmail.com

By mail

20690 McCowan Road.
MOUNT ALBERT, ON
L0G 1M0