Harvesting labourer

• Location Various locationsBurr, , SKHumboldt, , SK
• Work location On site
• Salary$15.70HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 10 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3578079

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Organic farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Greenhouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Plant bulbs and seeds

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Melons
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Vegetables
• Microgreens

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Loader
• Tractor
• Tillage equipment
• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Automated environmental control equipment

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• 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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available