Crop Handler

2 months ago


Kingsville, Ontario, Canada Hillside Hothouse Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and physically fit Farm Worker to join our team at Hillside Hothouse Ltd. As a Farm Worker, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to crop maintenance, harvesting, and equipment operation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Crop Maintenance: 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 size, shape, color, and volume.
  • Harvesting: Harvest crops, hand harvesting vegetables, pack fruits and vegetables.
  • Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, including forklifts and loaders.
  • Cleaning and Organization: Clean work area, remove manually all suckers and water sprouts, tie and secure plants.
Requirements
  • Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Physical Demands: Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding.
Working Conditions
  • Work Environment: Fast-paced environment, physically demanding.
  • Transportation: Own transportation required.
Benefits
  • Free Parking: Free parking available on site.
  • Work Term: Permanent position.
  • Work Language: English.
  • Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week.