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Oct 31, 2025

Harvesting Labourer

$17.60 hourly

Job Description

  • Location: 995 Bell Road, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0 Canada
  • Work location: On site
  • Salary: $17.60 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
  • Morning, Day, Weekend
  • Start date: 2026-01-15
  • 4 vacancies

Overview

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare greenhouse growing areas for seasonal crop cycles, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing work surfaces and growing equipment.

  • Assist with planting and transplanting bell pepper seedlings into designated growing media, ensuring correct spacing and plant placement.

  • Monitor and support early plant growth by applying basic plant care tasks such as pruning, tying, trellising, leaf removal, and maintaining proper canopy structure under supervisor guidance.

  • Water plants and check irrigation systems to ensure consistent moisture and nutrient delivery.

  • Perform daily crop maintenance activities such as removing damaged leaves, adjusting plant height support lines, and ensuring circulation around plants.

  • Identify and report signs of pests, diseases, or irregular plant development to supervisors promptly.

  • Harvest mature bell peppers by hand using appropriate picking techniques to avoid damage to plants and fruit.

  • Sort, grade, and pack harvested bell peppers according to size, quality, and company standards.

  • Operate, clean, and maintain basic greenhouse tools and equipment used in crop management and harvesting.

  • Assist in loading packed produce for storage or shipment in accordance with food safety and handling procedures.

  • Maintain clean and organized work areas to ensure safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.

  • Participate in end-of-season tasks, including removal of old plants, disposal of plant waste, cleaning of greenhouse structures, and preparation for the next planting cycle.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Bell peppers

Area of specialization

  • Greenhouse

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Large workload

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

How to apply

By email

gomesfreshproduceltd@outlook.com

Employer Name:

Gomes Farms & Sons Inc.

Apply by Email:

gomesfreshproduceltd@outlook.com

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