- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOther miscellaneous crop farmingOutdoorsWet/dampDustyHotNoisyAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Apply 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 vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingWrite daily basic progress reportsClean work areaHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Type of crops
AsparagusBell peppersMelonsSweet cornTomatoesPotatoesVegetables
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationPublic transportation is not available
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, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
FlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethicsQuick learner
Employment terms options
Early morningEveningFlexible hoursMorningOn callTo be determinedDayWeekendOvertime required