Organic farm worker – harvesting

Green Search Inc., situated in Leamington, ON, is currently looking for applications for the role of Organic farm worker – harvesting, 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 permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Green Search Inc.
Position: Organic farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON

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Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
  • The candidate will divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have practical interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • 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 must be able to work in hot conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are bell peppers, cucumbers, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating various equipment and machinery, including a forklift, tractor, fertilizer applicator, lift truck, planting equipment and hand tools.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with automated irrigation systems and environmental control equipment.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • 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 willing to work under pressure.
  • 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 in their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
  • The candidate will receive an available parking facility where the employer provides parking to employees at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By mail

1027 Mersea Rd 2
Leamington, ON
N8H 3V7

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • The highest level of education and the name of the institution where it was completed
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