Osprey Organics - Woodstock is hiring
Harvesting Labourer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Organic farming
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty
• Farm

Work setting

• Rural area
• Agricultural equipment

Tasks

• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Harvest 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
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities

Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Loader
• Skidsteer
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program