Harvesting Labourer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 45 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
**Work site environment**:

- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
**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
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Clean work area
- Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
- Harvest crops
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
**Type of crops**:

- Cucumbers
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits