5 agriculture and natural resources jobs found in Hamilton

Piccioni Bros. Mushroom Farm Ltd. is looking for Fifty-Five (55) Mushroom Harvesters to perform the following duties: Select, harvest and trim mushrooms using a harvesting knife (paid hourly/piece rate) Sort and place into bulk boxes or various sized containers (paid hourly) Weigh, prepare and package mushrooms (paid hourly) Work in warm/cold environment Handle weight of up to 25 lbs. Work quickly while paying attention to quality/detail Make, fold and fill appropriate boxes and containers i.e. cell packs (paid hourly) Load and unload mushroom boxes from harvesting trolley directly to mushroom buggies and move them to the coolers and packing areas (paid hourly) Clean and prepare the growing rooms, working areas and clean harvesting tools (paid hourly). Work Location: Rural area Terms of Employment: Salary: $17.60 per hour or piece rate (provided quality/picking objectives are met) whichever is...

Piccioni Bros. Mushroom Farm Ltd. is looking for Five (5) Farm Workers to perform the following duties: Fill and empty mushroom houses Prepare casing material Wash and sanitize the mushroom houses and all the equipment necessary to do this In the evening, wash and sanitize all equipment, machinery and utensils in the farm to prepare for the next day’s harvest and packaging Remove mushroom stumps, garbage and cardboard in the farm Operate farm equipment and forklifts, maintain and repair farm equipment Operate and maintain box making machinery Assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure Assist in checking and repairing agricultural equipment for proper performance and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions Monitor waterlines, airflow, humidity and temperature If necessary, may also help in the other areas of the mushroom farm, i.e. harvesting and packaging. If necessary, help deliver and...

Piccioni Bros. Mushroom Farm Ltd. is looking for Three (3) Farm Maintenance Workers to perform the following duties: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Follow food safety and security procedures Set, monitor and repair water lines, air flow and temperature and watering trees Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including clean-up Check agricultural equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions Work Setting: Rural area Terms of Employment: Salary: $18.32 per hour; 40-60 hours/ week  Permanent, Full-Time  Start date: immediately  Benefits: Extended health care coverage Skills Requirements: Education : No education requirement; training in farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding, tree pruning and pesticide application an asset Experience : relevant experience an asset...

Primegri International is currently seeking harvesting labourers to join their team. Position Details Location : Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Work Location: On site Salary: $18.00 per hour/ 40-hour work week Employment Terms: Permanent, full-time Start Date: As soon as possible Vacancies: 20 positions available Overview Language: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required Experience: Experience is considered an asset Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Hand-eye co-ordination, attention to detail, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching and kneeling required Responsibilities Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock and poultry...

lue peak Agritrade is currently seeking harvesting labourers to join their team. Position Details Location : Acton, ON L7J 2M1 Work Location: On site Salary: $18.00 per hour/ 40-hour work week Employment Terms: Permanent, full-time Start Date: As soon as possible Vacancies: 20 positions available Overview Language: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required Experience: Experience is considered an asset Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Hand-eye co-ordination, attention to detail, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching and kneeling required Responsibilities Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock and poultry...