General farm worker - harvesting - Toronto - ref. i62046119

Overview

Languages

English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Corn farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

• Staff accommodation available
• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Greenhouse

Responsibilities

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Harvest seedlings
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Shear Christmas trees
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

• Apples
• Bell peppers
• Garlic
• Onions
• Seed corn
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Potatoes
• Grains
• Mushrooms
• Greenhouse vegetables

• Onion seeder
• Farm truck
• Fruit harvester
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Planting equipment
• Harvesters

• Feeding and watering system

Additional information

• Criminal record check

• Public transportation is not available

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Transportation provided by employer