Vegetable Farm Worker

Employer: Monette Produce Ltd.

Location: Outlook, Saskatchewan

Salary: $16.50 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Rural area. Various locations Tasks: Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Weeding. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Perform general farm duties. Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly Type of crops: Carrots. Potatoes Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability: T