General Farm Worker

Cedarline Greenhouses is a 16 acre sweet bell pepper greenhouse. We are looking for full-time energetic workers to complete the job duties.

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
• At heights
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Harvest crops
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Report signs of insect or disease damage

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Vegetables

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available

If you are interested, please email your resume to NatashaK@cedarline.ca

Start date:

As soon as possible