Overview
General labourer – farm Jobs in Brighton, Ontario, Canada at Cheer Farms
Location: Brighton
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience:
1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Tasks
Apply fertilizers
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Clear fields of wood and stones
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
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Weeding
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Type of crops
Apples
Orchard fruit
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Vegetables
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Gloves
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Quick learner
Screening questions
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Work Term:
Seasonal
Work Language:
English
Hours:
30 to 40 hours per week
Title: General labourer – farm
Company: Cheer Farms
Location: Brighton, Ontario, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Agriculture / Farming, Food Production)