vegetable packer - farm
$ 18.00 HOUR hourly / 35 to 48 hours per week
6 hours ago
Languages
English or French
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
- Organic farming
- Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
- Wet/damp
- All weather conditions
- Dirty
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean the 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.
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Clean work area
- Harvest crops
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Artisanal crops
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Zucchinis
- Potatoes
- Vegetables
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
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