General Farm Worker - Harvesting

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Organic farming

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Room and board provided
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cleaning crop
• Clipping
• Grading
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Hoeing crops
• Vegetable culling
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
• Harvest crops
• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Melons
• Onions
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Potatoes
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 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