General Labourer - Farm

Job summary

Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops, including bell peppers and cucumbers, and pack fruits and vegetables. Maintain crops and growing areas by preparing soil, transplanting seedlings, applying fertilizers and pest treatments, cleaning, and tending plants.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Wet/damp Dusty Hot Noisy All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Apply fertilizers Clean the crops Cut agricultural crops Greenhouse cleaning Hand harvesting vegetables Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Clean work area Harvest crops Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Report signs of insect or disease damage Pot and re-pot plants Plant bulbs and seeds Mix and prepare soils Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Assist in grafting activities Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Experience and specialization Type of crops Bell peppers Cucumbers Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

What you’ll do

Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops, including bell peppers and cucumbers, and pack fruits and vegetables. Maintain crops and growing areas by preparing soil, transplanting seedlings, applying fertilizers and pest treatments, cleaning, and tending plants.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. Applicants need to work on-site in demanding conditions, handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and have their own transportation.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crop Planting
• Crop Cultivation
• Crop Irrigation
• Harvesting
• Hand Harvesting
• Vegetable Packing
• Fertilizer Application
• Greenhouse Cleaning
• Pest and Disease Control
• Seedling Transplanting
• Plant Care
• Soil Preparation
• Pruning Assistance
• Grafting Assistance
• Attention to Detail
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage