General labourer – farm
Hebblethwaite Family Farms Inc. situated in Blenheim, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: Hebblethwaite Family Farms Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Blenheim, ON
Also hiring: Administrative Assistant
Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
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 must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
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 candidate must be willing to work in hazardous 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.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are tomatoes.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- 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.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
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