general labourer - farmJFran Farms • Wallaceburg, ON, CA
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general labourer - farm
JFran Farms • Wallaceburg, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
Full-time
Temporary
Job description
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Corn farming
Dry pea and bean farming
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Oilseed (except soybean) farming
Other miscellaneous crop farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Outdoors
Wheat farming
Wet/damp
Odours
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
All weather conditions
Dirty
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Clear fields of wood and stones
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
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
Pack fruits and vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Sort fruits and vegetables
Weeding
Write daily basic progress reports
Clean work area
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
Type of crops
Apples
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Blueberries
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Cherries
Cucumbers
Field berries
Grapes
Melons
Onions
Raspberries
Seed corn
Soybeans
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Berries
Sugar beets
Vegetables
Vineyard
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Security and safety
Medical exam
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Sitting
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Quick learner
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
Employment terms options
To be determined
Day
Weekend
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