Mushroom Farm Worker

Employer: Maritime Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.

Location: Great Village, Nova Scotia

Salary: $17.50 to $18.50 hourly (to be negotiated)

Languages: English or French Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment: Wet/damp. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated Work setting: Rural area Tasks: Clean the crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Greenhouse cleaning. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops: Mushrooms Equipment and machinery experience: Planting equipment. Hand tools Security and safety: Criminal record check Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced envir