General Labourer - Farm

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• 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
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• 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

• Asparagus
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities