General labourer – farm

Valley Growers Inc. situated in Blezard Valley, ON is seeking applications for the job position of General labourer – farm who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Valley Growers Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Blezard Valley, ON

Job Description

• 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 must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• 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 should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and dirty conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The crops are potatoes.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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 should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

officeadmin@valleygrowers.ca

In person

2960 Martin Road
Blezard Valley , ON
P0M 1E0
Between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 a.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter