Vegetable Farm Worker

Work site environment

• Other grain farming
• Potato and vegetable

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Grading
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Clean work area

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor
• Forklift

Product inspection experience

• Grains

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer