Mushroom picker
Highline Produce Limited based in 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Mushroom picker 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 Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Highline Produce Limited
Position: Mushroom picker
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $16.55 to $17.42 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5
Job Description
- The candidate must cultivate on vertical farming system.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
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 able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is organic farming.
- The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, 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.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are mushrooms.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should undergo a thorough medical examination.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- 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 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- 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 gloves and steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Life insurance and Pension plan.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits.
- In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Other benefits.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
hiringnow@highlinemushrooms.com
By mail
506 Mersea Road 5
Leamington, ON
N8H 3V5
In person
506 Mersea Road 5
Leamington, ON
N8H 3V5
Between 08:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- References attesting experience
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples