farm worker, general

Work site environment

• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Outdoors
• Odours
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Weeding
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Perform general farm duties
• Participate in field checks and verification
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Pack items for shipping and distribution

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck

Product inspection experience

• Grains

Automated systems experience

• Bulk grain or feed handling – automated

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits