Overview
general labourer – farm Jobs in Kingsport at Vermeulen Farms Limited
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Floriculture production
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Dusty
Hot
Tasks
Cleaning crop
Deleafing
Fruit trees training
Greenhouse cleaning
Hand harvesting vegetables
Hoeing crops
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Weeding
Clean work area
Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
Type of crops
Apples
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Cucumbers
Strawberries
Zucchinis
Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
Vegetable harvester
Planting equipment
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Team player
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 70 hours per week
Title: general labourer – farm
Company: Vermeulen Farms Limited
Location: Kingsport
