Farm worker, mushrooms

Overview

Languages:

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job

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Work site environment

• Organic farming

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• 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
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Parking available

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