General Farm Worker - Harvesting

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Other grain farming
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Harvest seedlings
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Cabbage
• Melons
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Vegetables

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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