Loader vacancy in Canada

Picked worker(s) is required to Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Harvest crops; Fertilize and spray crops. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market; Set and monitor water lines, airflow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

Specific Skills – Field Crops

Hoeing crops

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Sprayer or duster; Loader; Fruit harvester; Farm truck; Fertilizer applicator

Type of Farm Operations
Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Type of Crops
Blueberries; Raspberries

Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colors; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Job Obligations

• Fieldwork, Soil Preparation, plowing, pruning, planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, sorting, packing of the field crops.
• Examining produce for quality and prepare for market,
• Loading produces into trucks etc. Assist in shipping/receiving activities.
• To monitor irrigation & soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• Using fertilizers, detecting disease and other problems in crops.
• Protecting crops from weeds & pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying Pesticides etc.
• Farm workers also help in Operating & maintaining farm machinery & equipment.
• Informing farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
• Remove diseased and dead wood
• Flush irrigation systems and sprayers to protect against winter damage
• Store harvested fruits and other vegetables as directed
• Maintain, clean, and store farm tools after use
• Report to and follow directions of supervisor
• Keep fields watered and free of weeds that compete with crops
• Other general farm duties as assigned.

Work Location Information
Boul. Ste-Rose Laval (Sainte-Rose), Quebec H7P5W7

Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Judgement

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Clipping; Mixing fertilizer; Tying; Weeding