General Farm Worker - Harvesting

Work site environment

• Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

Work setting

• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Onions
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Carrot seeder
• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Lift truck
• Hand tools

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner