General labourer – farm
Grassy Lake Potato Company Ltd based in Grassy Lake, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift. The position of General labourer – farm has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Grassy Lake Potato Company Ltd
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Grassy Lake, AB
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, color, and volume to fetch high price in market.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is other miscellaneous crop farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are potatoes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, forklifts, loaders, vegetable harvesters, planting equipment, tillage equipment, welding, and hand tools.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email