Vegetable farm worker
Suntastic Hothouse Inc is located at Exeter, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Vegetable farm worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Weekend and Flexible Hours.
Employer Name: Suntastic Hothouse Inc
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 80
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Exeter, ON
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
- The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
- The candidate must use a knife to shear and shape trees and plants.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
- The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
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 flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are bell peppers and tomatoes.
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 required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- 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 must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email