Alternative Med Farm Health Services

Farm Worker – Harvesting Job Opportunity at Alternative Med Farm Health Services

Employer: Alternative Med Farm Health Services
Location: Campbellville, Ontario (10287 Guelph Line, L0P 1B0)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
Salary: $17.55 per hour for 40 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
Vacancies: 4

Job Overview

Alternative Med Farm Health Services is seeking Farm Workers specializing in harvesting for a full-time, permanent position at our Campbellville location. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in crop management and harvest techniques within a supportive and dynamic agricultural environment. Ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors, this position involves various duties aimed at ensuring quality crop production and harvest standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Farm Worker – Harvesting, your responsibilities include:

Crop Care and Fertilization: Applying fertilizers and using hoeing techniques to ensure proper growth, managing growth of vines, vine canopy, and crops like grapes.
Harvesting and Sorting: Hand harvesting, grading, and packing fruits and vegetables, while dividing produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
Field Maintenance: Clearing brush, wood, and stones from fields, maintaining clean work areas, and leveling earth to meet fine-grade specifications.
Climate and Water Management: Monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature to meet crop growth needs; managing water saturation levels.
Miscellaneous Tasks: Tasks such as weeding, seed cutting, and removing suckers and water sprouts are essential for plant health and harvest quality.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is an on-site position requiring work in diverse field conditions. The work environment includes outdoor farming of miscellaneous crops, with conditions that may vary between hot, wet, dusty, or cold. Candidates should be prepared for:

Physical Demands: This role includes repetitive tasks, lifting and handling heavy loads, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail are essential in tasks like grading produce by size, shape, and quality, which directly impact market value.

Skills and Experience

Language Requirement: English.
Education: No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required.
Experience: Candidates with 1 to less than 7 months of experience are preferred, but training will be provided for those eager to learn and grow in the field of agriculture.

Who We’re Looking For

This job is suited to individuals who are:

Dependable and Hardworking: With the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and early mornings.
Team-Oriented and Adaptable: Willing to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment alongside a diverse team.
Detail-Oriented: Accurate grading and attention to detail are key to ensuring high-quality produce.

Benefits of Working with Alternative Med Farm Health Services

At Alternative Med Farm Health Services, you’ll gain invaluable experience in modern agricultural practices. The role offers stable, long-term employment in a supportive environment that promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including veterans, newcomers, youths, mature workers, Indigenous people, and visible minorities.