Farm labourer – harvesting
Connery’s Riverdale Farm Ltd. based in 36136 PR 240, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A3 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer – harvesting 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm labourer – harvesting has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Connery’s Riverdale Farm Ltd.
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 60
Salary: $15.30 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 36136 PR 240, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A3
Job Description
- The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
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.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
Work setting
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include apples, asparagus, carrots, field berries, raspberries, strawberries and berries.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- 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 must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus and be compensated for Piecework.
How to Apply
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