Vegetable farm worker

Plan B Organic Farms based in Branchton, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vegetable farm worker 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Plan B Organic Farms
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 hourly 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Branchton, ON

Also hiring: Customer service representative – call centre

Hiring: Vegetable farm worker

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of soil fertility programmes.
  • The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting 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 inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
  • The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • Fluency in Spanish language is an asset.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and 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, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
  • The candidate will be provided with room and board.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and Specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a loader, manure spreader, planting equipment, a sprayer or duster, tillage equipment, a tractor, and a vegetable harvester.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • 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 walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

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

By email

info@planborganicfarms.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Proof of the requested certifications
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