General labourer – farm

Bayfield Berry Farm based in 77697 Orchard Line, RR#1, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime and Morning.

Employer Name: Bayfield Berry Farm
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 77697 Orchard Line, RR#1, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0

Also hiring: Administrative assistant

Hiring: General labourer – farm

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for fruit tree training.
• The candidate must hoe crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
• The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.

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 should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and tree and orchard fruit farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

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

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include apples, asparagus, blueberries, cherries, field berries, raspberries, strawberries, and orchard fruit.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck and tractor.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• 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.

Benefits

• The employer will provide on-site housing as well as transportation to the candidate.

How to Apply

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

By email

berryfarm@tcc.on.ca

By mail

77697 Orchard Line, RR#1
Bayfield, ON
N0M 1G0

In person

77697 Orchard Line, RR#1
Bayfield, ON
N0M 1G0
Between 08:00 AM and 06:00 PM