Vegetable farm worker

The Kalas Family Farm based in 481 Kemp Road East, Grimsby, ON L3M 0K1 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, Weekend and To be determined.

Employer Name: The Kalas Family Farm
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.00 hourly 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 481 Kemp Road East, Grimsby, ON L3M 0K1

Also hiring: General construction labourer

Hiring: Vegetable farm worker

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be in charge of the vertical farming system.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it 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.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
  • 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.

Work Site Environment

  • Farm operations include corn farming, organic farming, and other vegetable and melon farming (except potato).
  • 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

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

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

  • Crops include artisanal crops, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, cucumbers, garlic, melons, onions, sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

  • 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 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive Free parking and Employer-paid learning/training.

How to Apply

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

By emailย ย ย ย ย ย 

iankalas@gmail.com

By phone

905-228-7807 Between 09:00 AM and 06:30 PM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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