- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 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)OutdoorsWet/dampOdoursDustyHotNoisyAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural areaRemote location
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the rowDivide 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 vegetablesSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingClean work areaHarvest cropsExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
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 workloadCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsQuick learner
Employment terms options
Early morningEveningFlexible hoursMorningNightOn call
Employment terms options
To be determinedDayWeekendOvertime required