Fifty-Five (55) Mushroom Harvesters in Dundas, ONFull-Time

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 higher

·         40-60 hours/ week - Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours

·         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

Business address/Location of Employment: 

·         355 Rock Chapel Road, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2

Employment groups:

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those

self-identifying as a member of these groups:

·         Support for persons with disabilities

·         Support for newcomers and refugees

·         Support for youths

·         Support for Veterans

·         Support for Indigenous people

·         Support for mature workers

·         Supports for visible minorities

Please send your resume:

·         By Email: employment@piccioni.ca

·         By Mail: 355 Rock Chapel Road, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2

·         Direct Apply: Job bank