fruit farm labourer

Full job description
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clear fields of wood and stones
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Hand harvesting vegetables
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Weeding
Harvest crops
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Cut horticultural crops
Type of product
Perennials
Type of crops
Asparagus
Carrots
Cucumbers
Garlic
Onions
Strawberries
Zucchinis
Equipment and machinery experience
Carrot seeder
Farm truck
Fruit harvester
Tractor
Vegetable harvester
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Employment terms options
Early morning
Government programs
Recognized employer
Employment terms options
Evening
Morning
Employment terms options
Day