Crop farm labourers

Crop farm labourers perform simple and routine tasks in the production of crops such as fruit, nuts, grains and vegetables on farms.

Job Definition

• Digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes
• Loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials
• Raking, pitching and stacking straw, hay and similar materials
• Watering, thinning and weeding crops by hand or using hand tools
• Picking fruit, nuts, vegetables and other crops
• Planting and harvesting field crops such as rice, by hand
• Grading, sorting, bunching and packing produce into containers
• Performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings, equipment and fences