JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 21, 2026
Vegetable Farm Labourer
Hinterland Growers
Port Perry (ON)
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- Location
- Port Perry (ON)
- Salary
- $17.95 hourly
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Weeding
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Artisanal crops
- Asparagus
- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflowers
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Melons
- Onions
- Soybeans
- Strawberries
- Sweet corn
- Tomatoes
- Zucchinis
- Potatoes
- Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
- Tractor
- Vegetable harvester
- Planting equipment
- Tillage equipment
- Hand tools
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Quick learner