crop farmer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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.

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Asset languages

• Cantonese

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Organic farming
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Harvest crops
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Seed cutting
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Apply fertilizers
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Tie and secure plants
• 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
• Cut agricultural crops

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Vegetables

Type of crops

• Apples
• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Grapes
• Melons
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Potatoes
• Orchard fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

• Carrot seeder
• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Hand tools
• Farm truck
• Forklift

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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