Farm labourer - harvesting

Now hiring: Farm labourer - harvesting at Glen Drummond Farm Inc in Dundas, ON. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. Position status: Seasonal employment or Full time. Required shifts: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call.

Job Description

• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• The candidate must divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to on-site and workplace amenities, including facilities that support health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

416 Falls View Rd E
Dundas, ON
L9H 5E2

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?