Vegetable Farm Worker

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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

• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Bonus