farm worker, vegetables

Work site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Cut agricultural crops
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Harvest seedlings
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Harvest crops

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Onions
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis
• Vegetables

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics