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Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
- Cultivate on vertical farming system
- 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
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Sort fruits and vegetables
- Tie and secure plants
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Plant bulbs and seeds
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Quick learner
- Punctuality
- Positive attitude
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition