General Farm Worker (Chatham-Kent)

Truly Green Farms is a 90-acre tomato greenhouse seeking energetic, reliable full-time employees to join our team. 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 - Fruit and vegetable combination farming - At heights - Hot - Noisy 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. - Greenhouse cleaning - Hand harvesting vegetables - Pack fruits and vegetables - Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops - Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts - Sort fruits and vegetables - Harvest crops - 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 Experience and specialization Type of crops - Tomatoes Additional information Security and safety - Bondable Work conditions and physical capabilities - Ability to work independently - Quick-paced environment - Repetitive tasks - Work under pressure - Handling heavy loads - 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 - 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 - Flexibility - Judgement - Organized - Reliability - Team player - Values and ethics - Quick learner Benefits Other benefits - Free parking available - Learning/training paid by employer - On-site amenities - On-site housing options - Team building opportunities - Transportation provided by employer - Parking available Start Date: As soon as possible If you are interested, please email your resume to Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pjcvo