general labourer - farm

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Other grain farming
• Wheat farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Vegetables
• Grains

Equipment and machinery experience

• Vegetable harvester
• Combine harvester
• Planting equipment
• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• 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)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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