General labourer – farm
Heritage Grown Inc. based in Vienna, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm. Heritage Grown Inc. takes pride in its close relationships with the community and strives to support local economies by partnering with nearby businesses and farmers. We actively engage in initiatives that promote agricultural education and awareness, fostering a deeper appreciation for sustainable farming practices. 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 Description:
Employer Name:Â Heritage Grown Inc.
Position:Â General labourer – farm
No of Vacancies:Â 20
Salary: $15.50 to $15.55 hourly (to be negotiated) 30 to 75 hours per week
Employment Type:Â Seasonal employment Full time
Location:Â Vienna, ON
Shifts:Â Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information:Â Own transportation, Own vehicle
Work setting:Â Community-based or local, Various locations, Remote location, Rural area
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 7 months
Type of crops:Â Bell peppers, Cucumbers, Tomatoes
Equipment and machinery experience:Â Fertilizer applicator, Sprayer or duster, Vegetable harvester, Farm truck, Tractor
Automated systems experience:Â Feeding and watering system, Automated irrigation system
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
- The candidates should be able to do fruit and vegetable combination farming, other vegetables and melon farming (except potato), other miscellaneous crop farming
- The candidates should be able to distinguish between colours
- The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to handle Hand-eye co-ordination
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
- The candidates should be able to work in wet/damp area, noisy area, odours, outdoors, hot area, dusty area, and cold/refrigerated area
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to hand harvesting vegetables, grading, harvesting seedlings, hoeing crops, mixing fertilizer, plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- The candidates should be able to vegetable culling, fertilize and spray crops, weeding, harvest crops, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- The candidates should be able to detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, examine produce for quality and prepare for market, remove filled containers from conveyors
- The candidates should be able to mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulae, manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
- The candidates should be able to feed and unload processing machines, clean and lubricate machinery and equipment, clean and maintain equipment
- The candidates should be able to assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties, apply chemicals
- The candidates should be able to transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
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.
In person
57805 Calton Line
Vienna, ON
N0J 1Z0
Between 08:00 AM and 04:00 PM
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!