General Farm Worker - Harvesting - Jobs in Howden

Job Description

We are currently seeking applicants for a General Farm Worker - Harvesting position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 hours per weekEducation: No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience: Experience an asset

Work site environmentFruit and vegetable combination farmingWheat farmingWork settingRoom and board providedRemote locationTasksCleaning cropHand harvesting vegetablesHarvesting seedlingsPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSeed cuttingSoil fertility programsVegetable cullingWrite daily basic progress reportsClean work areaFertilize and spray cropsSort and pack fruits and vegetablesHarvest cropsLoad, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultryOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentDetect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultryExamine produce for quality and prepare for marketSet and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coopsEquipment and machinery experienceFarm truckFruit harvesterTractorVegetable harvesterCombine harvesterFertilizer applicatorHaying equipmentLift truckManure spreaderPlanting equipmentSprayer or dusterHand toolsAutomated systems experienceAutomated irrigation systemManure handling and storageTransportation/travel informationOwn transportationWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksWork under pressureHandling heavy loadsTight deadlinesPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailStanding for extended periodsLarge workloadSound discriminationOvertime requiredCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWeight handlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)Personal suitabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerQuick learner