General labourer – farm
Mertens Farm, situated in La Salette, ON N0E 1H0, is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Weekend, On Call, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Mertens Farm
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: La Salette, ON N0E 1H0
Also hiring: Home support worker
Job Description
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is other miscellaneous crop 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 and hot conditions.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are ginseng and strawberries.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, forklifts, tractors and manure spreaders.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
- 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 should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- 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 must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email