vegetable farm worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Perform general farm duties
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Carrots
• Potatoes

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus