Aldelano Farms is seeking hardworking, disciplined and reliable Farm Attendants to support the daily production of open-field habanero peppers and greenhouse bell peppers.
The successful candidates will carry out crop-management activities, maintain clean production areas, identify and report crop problems and follow all instructions relating to farm safety, hygiene and biosecurity.
Applicants must be physically fit and willing to resume work immediately.
Open-Field Habanero Pepper Operations
- Prepare land, beds and planting areas.
- Fill, arrange and maintain grow bags where applicable.
- Transplant habanero seedlings according to the approved spacing.
- Replace dead or weak plants as instructed.
- Water plants manually or support irrigation operations.
- Apply fertilizers and soil amendments under supervision.
- Weed plots and keep paths, drains and field surroundings clean.
- Mulch, stake, tie and prune pepper plants when required.
- Scout for pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and damaged plants.
- Report symptoms such as leaf curling, mosaic patterns, wilting, root rot and unusual discoloration immediately.
- Remove severely diseased plants only when authorized.
- Assist with pesticide, fungicide and foliar-fertilizer applications.
- Harvest mature habanero fruits carefully.
- Sort, weigh and pack harvested peppers.
- Separate diseased, damaged, rotten and undersized fruits.
- Maintain accurate harvest and field-activity records.
Greenhouse Bell Pepper Operations
- Follow greenhouse entry, hygiene and biosecurity procedures.
- Disinfect footwear, tools and hands before entering the greenhouse.
- Prevent unauthorized people, tools or materials from entering production areas.
- Transplant bell-pepper seedlings into beds, pots or grow bags.
- Monitor irrigation lines, emitters and drainage.
- Report blocked emitters, leaks, excessive moisture or dry growing media.
- Support fertigation activities according to supervisors' instructions.
- Train, stake, tie and prune bell-pepper plants.
- Remove suckers and old or damaged leaves as directed.
- Assist with flower and fruit management.
- Monitor sticky traps and record pests found.
- Scout for aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites, caterpillars and diseases.
- Remove fallen leaves, fruits and other plant waste promptly.
- Harvest bell peppers at the required maturity and colour stage.
- Handle fruits carefully to prevent bruising, cuts and contamination.
- Clean and organize the greenhouse after every operation.
- Report to work on time and attend daily briefings.
- Follow the Farm Manager's, Supervisor's or Agronomist's instructions.
- Use tools, equipment and farm inputs responsibly.
- Clean tools and return them to the designated storage area.
- Wear assigned personal protective equipment.
- Follow chemical safety instructions and observe re-entry periods.
- Do not enter restricted areas after chemical application without authorization.
- Maintain personal hygiene and clean working areas.
- Record completed tasks, materials used and observations accurately.
- Report damaged equipment, irrigation faults, injuries and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Assist with other reasonable farm duties when assigned.
- Minimum of primary or secondary-school education.
- Previous experience in pepper, vegetable, greenhouse or open-field farming is an advantage.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to count, weigh and make simple farm records.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors and inside a greenhouse.
- Willingness to work in hot, humid, wet or dusty conditions.
- Ability to bend, stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry farm materials safely.
- Willingness to work early mornings, weekends or extended hours when required.
- Must be honest, punctual, disciplined and respectful.
- Must work effectively as part of a team.
- Must follow hygiene, safety and biosecurity rules.
- Must be willing and available to resume immediately.
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Teamwork
- Good communication
- Willingness to learn
- Proper crop handling
- Cleanliness and organization
- Safety awareness
- Ability to report problems promptly
The Farm Attendant will be assessed based on:
- Attendance and punctuality
- Quality and accuracy of completed work
- Compliance with instructions and farm procedures
- Crop survival and condition in the assigned area
- Proper identification and reporting of crop problems
- Harvest quality and careful handling of produce
- Cleanliness of the assigned production area
- Safe use of tools, chemicals and equipment
- Teamwork, conduct and productivity
Only applicants who are ready and willing to resume immediately should apply.