Location
Location Newcastle , ON L1B 0T9
Work location On site
Salary
Salary $ 21.00 to $ 24.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 47.5 to 60 hours per week
Schedule
Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available
Employment Terms
Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
Start / End Date
Starts as early as End date:
Vacancies
1 vacancy
Source
Job Bank #
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site setting
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Organic farming
Outdoors
Confined spaces
At heights
Wet/damp
Odours
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Cold/refrigerated
All weather conditions
Dirty
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
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.
Pack fruits and vegetables
Clean work area
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Check products for quality control
Process files and paperwork
Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Experience
Experience an asset
Type of crops
Apples
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Rapid-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Quick learner