Farm Worker, Vegetables

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• All weather conditions
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Report signs of insect or disease damage

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops

• Cucumbers

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available