- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOther vegetables and melon farming (except potato)DustyAll weather conditions
Work setting
Staff accommodation availableRural area
Tasks
Apply fertilizersApply the technique of hoeing between the rowClean the cropsCut agricultural cropsDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGrade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesPack fruits and vegetablesPick row and orchard cropsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsTrain trees to produce more fruit of higher qualityWeedingHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
ApplesBell peppersCarrotsCherriesCucumbersGarlicMelonsOnionsOrchard fruitSweet cornTomatoesZucchinisVegetables
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursBending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Team player
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
DayWeekend