- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 52 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsWet/dampHot
Work setting
Rural 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 cropsRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsSort fruits and vegetablesTie and secure plantsWeedingClean work areaHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
CabbageCarrotsCauliflowersCucumbersField berriesGarlicMelonsOnionsRaspberriesStrawberriesSweet cornTomatoesZucchinisBerriesPotatoesVegetables
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadSound discriminationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsQuick learner
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
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