Farm Worker, Vegetables | LMIA approved

1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED based in 353 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm Worker, Vegetables who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or Seasonal employment. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Overtime and Early Morning.

The position of Farm Worker, Vegetables has been approved by the LMIA

Employer Name
: 1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED
Position
:
Farm Worker, Vegetables
No. of vacancies
: 30
Salary
: $15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type
:
Full time, Seasonal employment
Location
: 353 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Type of Product
:
Vegetables, Hydroponic horticultural products

• The candidate would be in charge of transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings
• The candidate would be responsible for protecting plants from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
• The candidates would be in charge of reporting any signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate would be in charge of potting and re-potting plants
• The candidate would be responsible in doing planting, cultivating and irrigation of crops according to schedule.
• The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
• The candidate will be required to regularly update farm manager about crop progress.
• The candidate would be responsible in harvesting of crops.
• The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be required to check every item to ensure farm’s standard while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold.
• The candidate will be required to carry out repair and maintenance work for farm machinery and equipment if and when required.
• The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• The candidate need to clear and maintain irrigation ditches.
• The candidate would be required to direct and monitor work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
• The candidate should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
• The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
• The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops
• The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
• The candidate should be responsible in keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
• The candidate would be responsible in harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate would be responsible in culling vegetables.
• The candidate should be responsible for keeping record information such as pesticide use and yields.
• The candidate would be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
• The candidate would be responsible for grading, sorting and packing of produce into containers.
• All packing and stacking duties will be performed in the field and on the farm.
• The candidate must use hands and arms to handle product.
• The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands
• The candidate would be responsible in participating the post-harvesting stage of crops and assist in packing them securely for storage purposes.
• The candidate should examine and inspect containers, packaging material, and product to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• The candidate will be expected to keep inventory and order materials as needed.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.

• The candidate should be fluent in…