General Farm Worker

Job Overview

Job Description

Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume
Hand harvesting vegetables
Pick row and orchard crops
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Detect disease and health problems in crops
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking