General farm worker – harvesting

Knizat Farm Inc. based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 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 vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work flexible hours from 07:00 to 18:00.

Employer Name: Knizat Farm Inc.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing vine growth, vine canopy, and grapes.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tying.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.

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.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The type of farm operation is viticulture.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are grapes.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a manure spreader, tractor, hand tools, and a forklift.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own gloves.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

jcknizat@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 1000
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
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