General labourer – farm
Marques Gardens Ltd based in Bradford, 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Marques Gardens Ltd
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 50 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Bradford, ON
Job Description
- 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, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
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.
Work site environment
- 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.
- 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
- Crops include carrots and onions.
Additional information
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 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 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.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.
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