General labourer – farm

Ontario Plants Propagation Limited based in St. Thomas, 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 Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Ontario Plants Propagation Limited
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 50
Salary: $15.83 hourly / 35 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: St. Thomas, ON

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be expected to 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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is organic 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.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include bell peppers, cucumbers, raspberries, strawberries, and tomatoes.

• 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 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 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 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 work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Benefits

• Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

employment@ontarioplants.com

In person

38024 John Wise Line
St. Thomas, ON
N5P 3T2
Between 08:30 AM and 04:00 PM

By fax

519-637-2449