vegetable picker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Organic farming
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Tasks

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry

Type of product

• All terrain vehicles (ATV)

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Onions
• Raspberries
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Potatoes
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Skidsteer
• Hand tools

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• Will train

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• On-site housing options