general labourer - farm

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clean the crops. 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. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. 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. Type of crops: Apples. Asparagus. Bell peppers. Carrots. Cherries. Cucumbers. Field berries. Garlic. Orchard fruit. Strawberries. Sweet corn. Tomatoes. Zucchinis. Berries. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Forklift. Tractor. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: 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?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Location 10317 Hwy 1 Greenwich , NS B4P 2R2 Work location On site Salary $ 16.75 HOUR hourly / 42 to 54 hours per week Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time Morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours Starts as early as 2027-01-05 vacancies 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3648624 Various locations 10317 Hwy 1