Farm worker

PARTAB FARM AND NURSERY LTD based in Pitt Meadows, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker 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, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning, 07:00 to 17:30.

Employer Name: PARTAB FARM AND NURSERY LTD
Position: Farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 hourly for 50 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of budding trees.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be required to fertilise and spray crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it 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.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

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.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in both urban and rural settings.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

  • Crops include bell peppers, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and zucchini.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a fertiliser applicator, a fruit harvester, planting equipment, a sprayer or duster, and a tractor.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system.

Additional Information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driving record check (abstract).

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 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 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.

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

  • Cover letter
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