Harvesting Labourer

Work site environment

• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Dirty

Work setting

• Various locations

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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

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
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

• By email

  jobs@bigmarble.ca

   

  What you must include in your application:

  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?