Massive Recruitment Of General Farm Workers Going On At Lyle Wilson Canada

Job Description

We are looking for a Farmer to oversee our farming operations. The responsibilities of a Farmer include performing physical labor, operating heavy machinery, and supervising farm workers.
To be successful as a Farmer, you should demonstrate a passion for the outdoors, knowledge of agricultural machinery, and physical stamina. Ultimately, a top-notch Farmer should possess physical strength, good hand-eye coordination, and a keen interest in agriculture.

Farmer Responsibilities:

• Performing manual labor.
• Performing maintenance on the farm.
• Handling heavy machinery.
• Repairing faulty vehicles and machinery.
• Managing farming activities.
• Overseeing farmworkers.
• Devising strategies for harvesting or breeding.
• Liaising with clients.
• Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
• Dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand.
• Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
• Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
• Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.
• Set up and operate irrigation equipment.

Farmer Requirements:

• Previous experience in the farming industry.
• Knowledge of farming best practices.
• Able to work long hours on location.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be physically fit.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without ‘giving out’ or fatiguing.