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general labourer - farm Verified
Posted on May 01, 2024 by Employer details Cervini Farms (1993) Inc.
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. At heights. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clean the crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Pot and re-pot plants. Plant bulbs and seeds. Perform general farm duties. Operate climate controls. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Assist in grafting activities. Cut horticultural crops. Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products. Type of crops: Cucumbers. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: Experience an asset. Other benefits: Free parking available.- Location307 Highway 77 RR # 2Leamington, ONN8H 3V5
- Salary$16.71HOUR hourly / 40 to 48 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 22 vacancies
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2900588
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- At heights
- Hot
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Urban area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Apply fertilizers
- Clean the crops
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Plant bulbs and seeds
- Perform general farm duties
- Operate climate controls
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Assist in grafting activities
- Cut horticultural crops
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Hydroponic horticultural products
Type of crops
- Cucumbers
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Walking
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-05-31
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