Farm labourer – harvesting
Thiara Farms based in Dundas, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer – harvesting. Thiara Farms specializes in cultivating premium fruits and vegetables, focusing on quality, freshness, and sustainable farming practices. The company offers a wide variety of produce, supplying local markets, retailers, and distributors with carefully grown products that meet high standards. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Thiara Farms
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $34.10 to $36.00 hourly (To be negotiated) for 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Location1391 Brock Road Dundas, ON L9H 5E4
Shifts: Day, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Staff Accommodation Available, Rural Area, Remote Location, Urban Area, Various Locations
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Automated systems experience: Automated Irrigation System, Automated Environmental Control Equipment, Feeding and Watering System and Storage and Silage System
Equipment and machinery experience: Farm Truck, Loader, Tractor and Planting Equipment
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, perform repetitive tasks, and work under pressure
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads, meet tight deadlines, and perform physically demanding tasks
- The candidates should have good hand-eye coordination, be able to distinguish between colours, and be able to stand for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to bend, crouch, and kneel, have sound discrimination skills, and be able to work overtime when required
- The candidates should be able to sit for extended periods, combine sitting, standing, and walking, and have knowledge of fruit and vegetable combination farming
- The candidates should have experience in other vegetables and melon farming (except potato), be able to work outdoors, and be able to walk for extended periods
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have good judgement, be organized, and be team players
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to clean the crops, grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market, and clean greenhouses
- The candidates should be able to hand harvest vegetables, harvest seedlings, and pack fruits and vegetables
- The candidates should be able to pick row and orchard crops, plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, and sort fruits and vegetables
- The candidates should be able to weed, write daily basic progress reports, and clean work area
- The candidates should be able to fertilize and spray crops, harvest crops, and load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
- The candidates should be able to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details
By email
[email protected]
By mail
1391 Brock RoadHamilton, ONL9H 5E4
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!