General labourer – farm
Nature Fresh Farms Inc. based in Leamington, ON 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON
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Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crop.
- The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- 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.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- 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
- Farm operations include organic farming, as well as other miscellaneous crop farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
- The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated 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 an environment with a high concentration of odours.
Work setting
- The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- The product type is vegetables.
Type of crops
- Crops include tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and strawberries.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, lift trucks, sprayers or duster, tractors, hand tools, and forklifts.
Area of work experience
- The candidate must have prior welding experience.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about nursery or greenhouse.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
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 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.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Paramedical services coverage.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement and a Bonus.
How to Apply
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