Norbest Farms is hiring
General Labourer - Farm with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• 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

• Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Planting equipment
• Skidsteer
• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

Health benefits

• Health care plan