General Labourer required for Fruit and Vegetable and other miscellaneous crop farm.
Seven (7) full time, seasonal positions available.
Start Date: As early as March 31, 2027.  End Date: December 15, 2027.
Hours Required:  40 to 60 hours/week.
These Hours Include: Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required.
Work Site Environment is: Outdoors, wet/damp, dusty, hot, noisy, all weather conditions and dirty.
Work Setting is: Rural area

Responsibilities:

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the rows
• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural 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
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops include:

• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Melons
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Potatoes
• Vegetables
• Grains

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation required, public transportation is not available.

Weight handling required:

• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Weight handling required: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)

Additional Qualifications:

• Secondary High School Graduation Certificate
• No experience required

With the JOB ID & Position in the subject line, email resume to:  jobs@employmentserviceselgin.ca