harvesting labourer

2 weeks ago

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Big Marble Farms Full time $30,000 - $40,000 per year

Overview
Languages

English

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

  • At heights
  • Wet/damp
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Dirty

Work setting

  • Various locations

Responsibilities
Tasks

  • Clean the 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
  • Hand harvesting vegetables
  • Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
  • Mixing fertilizer
  • Pack fruits and vegetables
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Sort fruits and vegetables
  • Clean work area
  • Fertilize and spray crops
  • Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Bell peppers
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Sprayer or duster
  • Hand tools

Area of specialization

  • Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-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
  • Walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Quick learner

Benefits
Other benefits

  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

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