General Farm Worker

Job summary

Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest bell peppers and other vegetables. Grade, sort, pack, and inspect produce, and report signs of crop disease or insect damage.

Job details

Cedarline Greenhouses is a 16 acre sweet bell pepper greenhouse. We are looking for full-time energetic workers to complete the job duties. 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 Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) At heights Hot Noisy Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer Responsibilities 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 Pack fruits and vegetables Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Harvest crops Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Report signs of insect or disease damage Experience and specialization Type of crops Bell peppers Vegetables Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner Benefits Other benefits Free parking available On-site amenities On-site housing options Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available If you are interested, please email your resume to NatashaK@cedarline.ca Start date: As soon as possible Cedarline is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Human Resources.

What you’ll do

Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest bell peppers and other vegetables. Grade, sort, pack, and inspect produce, and report signs of crop disease or insect damage.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and training will be provided. Candidates should be able to perform physically demanding, repetitive work in a fast-paced greenhouse environment, handle loads up to 23 kg, and have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• On-Site Amenities
• On-Site Housing Options
• Team-Building Opportunities
• Transportation Provided by Employer
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Quality Inspection · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hand Harvesting
• Crop Planting
• Crop Cultivation
• Irrigation
• Crop Harvesting
• Produce Grading
• Produce Packing
• Crop Health Inspection
• Quality Inspection
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Energetic
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Vegetable Harvesting
• Quick Learning
• Health Impact Assessments
• Interpersonal Communications
• Poultry
• Team Building
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Farm Worker
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse