Farm worker, vegetables (Alliston)

- Work Term: Seasonal - Work Language: English - Hours: 30 to 70 hours per week - Education: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: Will train Work site environment - Outdoors - Wet/damp - Odours - Dusty - Noisy - Cold/refrigerated - Dirty Work setting - Rural area - Various locations Tasks - Clear fields of wood and stones - 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. - Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops - Seed cutting - Clean work area - Harvest crops - Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment - Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops - Potatoes Transportation/travel information - Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities - 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 Personal suitability - Effective interpersonal skills - Flexibility - Judgement - Reliability - Team player - Quick learner Screening questions - Are you available for shift or on-call work? - Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options - Early morning - Evening - Morning Employment terms options - Day - Weekend - Overtime required Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p71pe