Farm Hand - Harvesting

Work site environment

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Wheat farming

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Canola

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Swather
• Tillage equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer