Farm worker, vegetables

Jc Fresh Farms Ltd. in Kingsville, ON is inviting applications for the position of Farm worker, vegetables. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Seasonal employment or Full time employment. The schedule involves Overtime required, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend shifts. This position has been approved by the LMIA.

Job Description

• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must cut agricultural crops.
• The candidate must divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate must grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch a high price in the market.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must clean work areas.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must examine product for quality and market readiness.

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 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.
• The candidate must work in dirty environments.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.
• 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.

How to apply

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

In person

2495 Graham Side Road
Kingsville , ON
N9Y 2E5
Between 09:00 a.m. and 04:00 a.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you currently a student?