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general farm worker - harvesting
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
Work setting
• Room and board provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
• Bell peppers
• Blueberries
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cherries
• Cucumbers
• Field berries
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Berries
• Vegetables
• Microgreens
Additional information
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
• Reliability
Benefits
Financial benefits
• As per collective agreement
Other benefits
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer