Farm Worker, General

Crop Defenders Ltd. -
Leamington, ON

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
$17.60 an hour

Qualifications

English
Irrigation

Full job description

Company Operating Name

CROP DEFENDERS LTD.

Business Address

Maidstone, Ontario, Canada
Postal Code: N0R 1K0

Position Title

General Farm Worker

Number of Vacancies

10 Vacancies

Terms of Employment

Full-time
Term or Contract Position
44 hours per week
Evening, Morning, On-call, and Weekend shifts required (On-site work only)
Start date: As soon as possible

Language of Work

English

Wage

$17.60 per hour

Benefits Package

Workplace safety training provided
On-site parking available
Equal employment opportunity employer

Work Site Environment

Dry pea and bean farming
Organic farming
Miscellaneous crop farming
Miscellaneous animal farming
Outdoors
Dusty
Hot
Wet/damp conditions

Job Duties

The General Farm Worker will be responsible for the following duties:
Clean greenhouses and farm facilities
Handle and tend animals
Maintain bee yards and beekeeping equipment
Mix and apply fertilizers
Monitor animal health
Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
Track and report feed inventory
Weed fields and growing areas
Fertilize and spray crops
Feed and care for animals
Clean barns, stables, pens, and barnyards
Detect disease and health issues in crops and livestock
Prepare daily progress reports
Cut horticultural crops
Harvest seedlings and crops
Tie and secure plants
Follow sustainable soy farming practices including crop rotation and water management
Interact with bees using knowledge of bee biology and behaviour
Repair and maintain farming equipment
Remove suckers and water sprouts manually
Clean harvested crops

Skills Requirements

Education

No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years of related farm work experience preferred

Experience and Specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience
Apiary management experience

Crop Experience

Bell peppers
Cucumbers
Soybeans
Tomatoes

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Automated irrigation systems
Feeding and watering systems
Automated environmental control equipment
Manure handling and storage systems

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Attention to detail required
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

Team player
Flexible
Reliable
Hardworking

Employment Equity

CROP DEFENDERS LTD. promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including youth and underrepresented groups.

Contact Information

Employer: CROP DEFENDERS LTD.
Location: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-555-2487
Mailing Address: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply by email ( [email protected]) or direct application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Apply Now

Company Operating Name

CROP DEFENDERS LTD.

Business Address

Maidstone, Ontario, Canada Postal Code: N0R 1K0

Position Title

General Farm Worker

Number of Vacancies

10 Vacancies

Terms of Employment

Full-time Term or Contract Position 44 hours per week Evening, Morning, On-call, and Weekend shifts required (On-site work only) Start date: As soon as possible

Language of Work

English

Wage

$17.60 per hour

Benefits Package

Workplace safety training provided On-site parking available Equal employment opportunity employer

Work Site Environment

Dry pea and bean farming Organic farming Miscellaneous crop farming Miscellaneous animal farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Wet/damp conditions

Job Duties

Skills Requirements

Education

No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years of related farm work experience preferred

Experience and Specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience Apiary management experience

Crop Experience

Bell peppers Cucumbers Soybeans Tomatoes

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Automated irrigation systems Feeding and watering systems Automated environmental control equipment Manure handling and storage systems

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail required Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

Team player Flexible Reliable Hardworking

Employment Equity

CROP DEFENDERS LTD. promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including youth and underrepresented groups.

Contact Information

Employer: CROP DEFENDERS LTD. Location: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-555-2487 Mailing Address: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply by email ( [email protected]) or direct application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are: a Canadian citizen a permanent resident of Canada a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Maidstone, Ontario, Canada
Postal Code: N0R 1K0

Full-time
Term or Contract Position
44 hours per week
Evening, Morning, On-call, and Weekend shifts required (On-site work only)
Start date: As soon as possible

Workplace safety training provided
On-site parking available
Equal employment opportunity employer

Dry pea and bean farming
Organic farming
Miscellaneous crop farming
Miscellaneous animal farming
Outdoors
Dusty
Hot
Wet/damp conditions

Apiary and honey harvesting experience
Apiary management experience

Bell peppers
Cucumbers
Soybeans
Tomatoes

Automated irrigation systems
Feeding and watering systems
Automated environmental control equipment
Manure handling and storage systems

Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Attention to detail required
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Team player
Flexible
Reliable
Hardworking

Employer: CROP DEFENDERS LTD.
Location: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-555-2487
Mailing Address: Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.