Farm labourer – harvesting

EKAM FARM situated in Burnaby, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm labourer – harvesting who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift and be available to work during flexible hours.

Employer Name: EKAM FARM
Position: Farm labourer – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Burnaby, BC

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Hiring: Farm labourer – harvesting

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include chicken farming, corn farming, organic farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
  • The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being, where staff members thrive.

Experience and specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

  • The candidate must have prior honey harvesting experience.

Type of crops

  • Crops include apples, blueberries, cherries, garlic, melons, seed corn, tomatoes, zucchini, berries, vegetables, and grains.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating a fruit harvester, sprayer, duster, and hand tools.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must be bondable.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have gloves.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive free parking, on-site housing options, and parking facilities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

ekamrosegarden@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- farm work
  • Cover letter
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