vegetable packer farm jobs in Canada

vegetable packer farm jobs in Canada

  • Full Time

vegetable packer farm jobs in Canada Manley Sales, a leading farm and vegetable processing company located in Scarborough, ON, is seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as Vegetable Packers. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive wage of $18–$19 per hour and is ideal for those with a strong work ethic and a keen attention to detail. As a Vegetable Packer, you will play a crucial role in sorting, grading, and packaging fruits and vegetables to ensure they meet our high standards for market readiness. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment with benefits such as extended health care and paid time off. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are ready to take on physically demanding tasks, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Full job description

    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
    • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
    • Experience: Will train
    • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

    • Confined spaces
    • Wet/damp
    • Odors
    • Noisy
    • Cold/refrigerated
    • All weather conditions

Work setting

    • Willing to relocate
    • Fruit and vegetable processing plant

Tasks

    • 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
    • Sort fruits and vegetables
    • Write daily basic progress reports
    • Clean work area
    • Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
    • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
    • Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
    • Pack and unpack goods

Type of crops

    • Vegetables

Type of operation

    • Packaging

Food specialties

    • Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Ability to work independently
    • Fast-paced environment
    • Repetitive tasks
    • Work under pressure
    • Handling heavy loads
    • Physically demanding
    • Manual dexterity
    • Hand-eye co-ordination
    • Ability to distinguish between colors
    • Attention to detail
    • Bending, crouching, kneeling
    • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

    • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Organized
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Values and ethics
    • Quick learner

Health benefits

    • Health care plan

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Job Overview

To apply for this job please visit www.jobbank.gc.ca.