harvesting labourer
Posted on July 14, 2026 by Employer details Jeffries Bros. Vegetable Growers
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Thai. Spanish; Castilian. Filipino; Pilipino. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. Cut agricultural crops. 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. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Asparagus. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflowers. Strawberries. Vegetables. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.- Location Portage la Prairie, MBR1N 3C2
- Work location On site
- Salary$16.12HOUR hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
- Starts as early as 2026-09-01
- vacancies 8 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3622105
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Thai
- Spanish
- Filipino
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
- Clean the crops
- Cut agricultural crops
- 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
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Harvest crops
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Asparagus
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflowers
- Strawberries
- Vegetables
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Quick learner
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-04
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