Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty
• Potato and vegetable

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Seed cutting
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Cauliflowers
• Sweet corn
• Zucchinis
• Potatoes
• Vegetables

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available