Vegetable farm worker

Pair A Gardens based in Ashton, 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Pair A Gardens
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.55 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Ashton, ON

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must hoe crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must 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 must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include livestock combination farming, organic farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato farming).
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.

Work setting

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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The products are vegetables.

Type of crops

• Crops include asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, cucumbers, garlic, melons, onions, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, planting equipment, a tractor, and hand tools.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about nursery or greenhouse.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• 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.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive Free parking, On-site housing options, and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

3436 Dwyer Hill Rd
Ashton, ON
K0A 1B0
Between 12:00 p.m. and 04:00 p.m.