Farm machinery operator

Jealous Fruits Ltd. based in Kelowna, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm machinery operator 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, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm machinery operator has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Jealous Fruits Ltd.
Position: Farm machinery operator
No. of vacancies: 25
Salary: $19.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC

Job Description

• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate will be expected to keep work records and logs.
• The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.

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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, 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.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• Farm operations include tree and orchard fruit farming as well as horticultural field crop farming.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include apples and cherries.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, sprayer or duster, tractor, and forklift.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• 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 be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking 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

• Reference number- 2024-OPJFL