Farm labourer – harvesting

HEARN FARM based in Grand Falls, NB 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Flexible Hours, To be determined and Morning.

Employer Name: HEARN FARM
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Grand Falls, NB

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crop.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must pick stones and/or wood.
• The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest 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 must pick row and orchard crops.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 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 must perform manual dexterity tasks.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

In person

1357 west river road
grand falls, NB
E3Z 1S5
Between 10:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 001
• References attesting experience
• Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed