harvesting labourer

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Clean the crops
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• 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.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Clean work area
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Blueberries
• Garlic
• Raspberries
• Strawberries

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Quick learner