General Farm Worker

Truly Green Farms/Cedarline GreenhousesOntario, CanadaOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 1 week ago

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About this role

Cedarline Greenhouses is a 16 acre sweet bell pepper greenhouse. We are looking for full-time energetic workers to complete the job duties.

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.

Work site environment

- Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

- At heights

- Hot

- Noisy

Work setting

- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

- 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

- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

- Harvest crops

- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry

- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

- Report signs of insect or disease damage

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

- Bell peppers

- Vegetables

Additional information

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

- Attention to detail

- Standing for extended periods

- Bending, crouching, kneeling

- Large workload

- Sitting

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

- Walking

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Flexibility

- Judgement

- Organized

- Reliability

- Team player

- Values and ethics

- Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available

- On-site amenities

- On-site housing options

- Team building opportunities

- Transportation provided by employer

- Parking available

If you are interested, please email your resume to [email protected]

Start date:

As soon as possible

Cedarline is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Human Resources.