Posted 25 months ago
General Farm Worker
@ Gwillimdale Farms Ltd
Ontario
Overview
Gwillimdale Farms Ltd, a family-owned farm in Bradford, Ontario, is hiring General Farm Workers to grow and pack produce for local and export markets. The work is physically demanding and labour intensive, covering planting, harvesting, packing and machine operation. Schedule is Monday to Friday with weekends as needed, 40 to 50 hours per week, with overtime and changing hours in busy seasons.
Responsibilities:
- Planting, cultivating and irrigating crops
- Hand and machine harvesting
- Operating farm machinery and equipment
- Examining and packing produce for market
- Stone, wood picking and hoeing
Requirements summary:
- Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Valid Ontario G licence (preferred)
- Ability to commute or relocate to Bradford
- Flexibility and adaptability
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 45 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Transit support |
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Gwillimdale Farms Ltd
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One of Canada’s largest growers, packers, and shippers of fresh root vegetables—delivering premium quality, year-round
Full company description
At Gwillimdale Farms, we’re rooted in *farm fresh thinking*. That’s why we go above and beyond to deliver only the freshest, highest-quality vegetables—every time. How do we do it? We grow and harvest our crops sustainably, then wash, pack, and ship them ourselves—direct to our trusted retail and foodservice partners. To ensure year-round availability, we also collaborate with select international growers who share our commitment to quality. By investing in every step of the supply chain, we guarantee consistent, premium-grade carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, and parsnips—from our fields to your shelves.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,428
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24
- Reported office locations
- 2026 11th Line, Bradford, Ontario L3Z, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Gwillimdale Farms
- Gwillimdale Farms Ltd
- Specialties
- farming
- vegetable packing
- and customer support
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Gwillimdale Farms, we’re rooted in *farm fresh thinking*. That’s why we go above and beyond to deliver only the freshest, highest-quality vegetables—every time. How do we do it? We grow and harvest our crops sustainably, then wash, pack, and ship them ourselves—direct to our trusted retail and foodservice partners. To ensure year-round availability, we also collaborate with select international growers who share…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Bradford, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1903 |
| Specialties | farmingvegetable packingand customer support |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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WHO WE ARE
Family owned/operated and based in beautiful Bradford Ontario, we here at Gwillimdale Farms do more than just grow vegetables, we are growing our business. We supply our produce both locally and abroad, working in tandem with retailers, food service providers, and wholesale distributors. We believe our biggest asset is our team. We are always striving to build a better team and better work environment through continuing efforts in the areas of safety, education, and personal development.
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently seeking General Farm Workers. This position will make a valuable contribution to the Canadian food supply. The farm work will be physically demanding and labour intensive. We offer certification opportunities and career advancement. We are also willing to train workers who have the desire to learn. Evening and weekend hours vary during our busy seasons. Overtime as required. Work hours will change based on seasonal requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Stone and/or wood picking
- Hoeing crops
- Operating farm machinery and equipment
- Examining the quality of produce/vegetables prepare for the market
- Packing produce for the market
- Planting, cultivating, irrigating crops
- Hand and/or machine harvesting crops
- This role requires flexibility in work and adaptability, other duties may be assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
- No formal education is required
- A valid Ontario G drivers' license (preferred)
Skills:
Experience in the agriculture field is an asset, however, we provide comprehensive training where those with no experience are successful.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending.
- Physically Demanding
- Work is performed in a combination of environments.
- This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON L3Z 3M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person, On-site, Outdoors.
Additional Information: Automated Decision-Making in Hiring
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