Farm Worker

Log Barn 1912 Enterprises Corp based in Armstrong, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm Worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The Log Barn 1912 is a one-of-a-kind agricultural farm business that began in 1994 along Highway 97A in the small farming community of Armstrong, British Columbia. The original barn was built in 1912, hence the name of the business. The Mennonite family business began with the sale of fruits and vegetables from a small corn shack. Customers would come from far and wide just to buy their fresh produce, and most would stay for a while to enjoy the animals and the farm setting. Word of mouth quickly spread, and the business began to grow rapidly.

In 2006, the company began selling baked goods, meat and cheese products, and other items. Many of these recipes were adapted from Mennonite cookbooks. Old-fashioned sausages, cheese, pies, assorted pastries, jams and jellies are among our favourite creations. Food, according to the owners, is a cultural experience that transcends all differences and distances. It is more than just a source of nourishment; good food brings people together. This is the foundation upon which the Log Barn 1912 was built, and it still stands today. The food we prepare and sell at the Log Barn 1912 brings families together. Soon after starting the business, the Armstrong family decided to build a wooden goat walk attraction on their farm.

This iconic goat walk can still be seen for miles along highway 97A (it stands 30 feet high and 60 feet wide). People travel long distances to see the wooden goat walk! The Log Barn now has seventeen goats and four horses as members of the Log Barn family. 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 selected candidate will be required to work during the day shift. The position of Farm Worker has been approved by the LMIA

Employer Name: Log Barn 1912 Enterprises Corp
Position: Farm Worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Armstrong, BC

Job Description

The candidate would be responsible in doing planting, cultivating and irrigation of crops according to schedule.
The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must perform preventative and routine maintenance on farm equipment and tools.
The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
The candidate will be required to check every item to ensure farm’s standard while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold.
The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
The candidate will be required to regularly update farm manager about crop progress.
The candidate need to clear and maintain irrigation ditches.
The candidate would be required to direct and monitor work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
The candidate should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
The candidate would be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
The candidate should be responsible in keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
The candidate would be responsible in harvesting vegetables by hand.
The candidate would be responsible in culling vegetables.
The candidate should be responsible for keeping record information such as pesticide use and yields.
The candidate would be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
The candidate would be responsible for grading, sorting and packing of produce into containers.
All packing and stacking duties will be performed in the field and on the farm.
The candidate must use hands and arms to handle product.
The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands
The candidate would be responsible in participating the post-harvesting stage of crops and assist in packing them securely for storage purposes.
The candidate should examine and inspect containers, packaging material, and product to ensure that packing specifications are met.
The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
The candidate should be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.
The candidate would be responsible for checking for proper ventilation and temperature conditions
The candidate would be responsible for coordinating waste removal
The candidate would be responsible for transporting stock to farms or processing plants
The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare
The candidate will be required to use tools to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner.
The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
The candidate will be required to regularly set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops.
The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.

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 .
Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
The candidate should have good communication skill.
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be authentic.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate would be responsible for cleaning crops
The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
The candidate will be required to do regular weeding activity in the farm.
The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.
The candidate would be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold environments.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Security and Safety

The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours

Work Location Information

The candidates will be required to work in Rural area.

How to Apply

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

By email

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