general farm worker - harvesting

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Wet/damp. Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Clean the crops. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Cut agricultural 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.. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Mixing fertilizer. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Cut horticultural crops. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Pesticide Applicator's Licence. Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products. Type of crops: Tomatoes. Vegetables. Greenhouse vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Tractor. Lift truck. Sprayer or duster. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Automated environmental control equipment. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Gloves. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: Parking available. Location Millgrove , ON L8B 1S3 Work location On site Salary $ 17.60 HOUR hourly / 30 to 70 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Other benefits vacancies 30 vacancies Source Job Bank #3639985 Various locations Millgrove, ON