Job Description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Founded by global technology pioneer Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and author Dr. David Agus, Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a journey to improve human nutrition. Our greenhouse farms align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow high-quality, delicious produce year-round.

JOB LOCATION

This is an ON-SITE position located in Staples, Ontario

COMPENSATION

$17.60 CAN / hour, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Prescription Drug Coverage & Paramedical Services
• Medical Supplies & Equipment
• Hospitalization & Out of Province Emergency Medical Assistance
• Vision Care & Dental Care
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Apply fertilizers
• Cut agricultural crops
• Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Seed cutting
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 3 months of agriculture harvesting experience.

Bonus points if you have...

• Forklift
• Fertilizer applicator
• Strawberries
• Vegetables

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
The employer will not respond to your application.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Sensei Ag is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People Operations if you require an accommodation.