Farm worker

Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, based in St. Thomas, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker. Rusty Rooster Orchard specializes in the propagation of greenhouse vegetable plants, particularly tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, and more recently, potted herbs and berry plants. We are a company driven by customer needs and constantly working on new innovations to improve plant quality, service, sustainability, and product offerings. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description5

Employer Name: Ontario Plants Propagation Limited
Position: Farm worker
No of Vacancies: 7
Salary: $16.00 to $19.00 hourly for 35 to 55 hours per week
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: St. Thomas, ON
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates must need standard educational qualifications such as a secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates must have 1 to less than 7 months of experience
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Wet/damp, Dusty, Hot
Work Setting: Rural area
Type of Crops: Bell peppers, Cucumbers, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Equipment and Machinery Experience: Loader

Physical Requirements:

The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment
The candidate should be able to work under pressure
The candidate should be able to work under tight deadlines
The candidate should be able to do repetitive tasks
The candidate should be able to do physically demanding
The candidate should be able to do attention to detail
The candidate should be able to do sitting
The candidate should be able to do a combination of sitting, standing, walking
The candidate should be able to stand for extended periods
The candidate should be able to walk
The candidate should be able to do bending, crouching, kneeling
The candidate should be able to do overtime

Other Requirements:

The candidate should be flexible
The candidate should be organized
The candidate should be a team player

Responsibilities:

The candidate should be able to do clipping
The candidate should be able to do de-leafing
The candidate should be able to do greenhouse cleaning
The candidate should be able to harvest seedlings
The candidate should be able to plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
The candidate should be able to do weeding
The candidate should be able to fertilize and spray crops
The candidate should be able to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
The candidate should be able to detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry
The candidate should be able to Set and monitor water lines, airflow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops

Benefits:

The employees get to work in a well-known company
The employees get free parking available
The employees get paid leaves and sick leaves benefits

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 below mentioned details. Also be prepared for the screening questions.

By Email:
[email protected]

By fax
519-637-2449

By mail
38024 John Wise Line
St. Thomas, ON
N5P 3T2

In person
38024 John Wise Line
St. Thomas, ON
N5P 3T2 Between 09:30 AM and 04:30 AM

Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?