General farm worker

Green Leaf Farm Ltd based in Surrey, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours and Early Morning.

Employer Name: Green Leaf Farm Ltd
Position: General farm worker
No. of vacancies: 32
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 30 to 100 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of grading.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
  • The candidate will be required to install and monitor water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.

Work Setting

  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Product

  • The product type is vegetables.

Type of Crops

  • The crops are cabbage, cauliflower, and greenhouse vegetables.

Food Specialties

  • Food specialties include vegetables, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, fertiliser applicator, lift truck, loader, manure spreader, planting equipment, sprayer or duster, tillage equipment, tractor, and vegetable harvester.

Automated Systems Experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience

 

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