Peeters Mushroom Farm is hiring
General Labourer - Farm with LMIA

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.

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dangerous
• Odours
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Mixing fertilizer
• Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Loader
• Tractor
• Lift truck
• Skidsteer

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available