General labourer - farm, Kent (Blenheim)

Job details

Location 731 Essex County Rd 14 Staples , ON N0P 2J0

Salary 17.60 hourly / 36 to 52 hours per week

Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time

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

Spanish

Fruit and vegetable combination farming

At heights

Wet/damp

Hot

Cold/refrigerated

Dirty

Work setting

Urban area

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Apply fertilizers

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.

Greenhouse cleaning

Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions

Level earth to fine grade specifications

Pack fruits and vegetables

Pick row and orchard crops

Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts

Sort fruits and vegetables

Tie and secure plants

Clean work area

Fertilize and spray crops

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings

Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides

Report signs of insect or disease damage

Pot and re-pot plants

Plant bulbs and seeds

Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs

Assist in grafting activities

Type of product

Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

Cucumbers

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Own transportation

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Walking

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Quick learner

Other benefits

Free parking available

Who can apply for this job? You can apply if you are:

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 2026-06-04

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