Farm worker, fruit

Lidhar Farm situated in Cawston, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, fruit 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Lidhar Farm
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Cawston, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.

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 must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.

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 rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include apples, asparagus, cherries, melons, onions, orchard fruit, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • 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 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide On-site housing options and Transportation for the candidate.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

jobapplicationlidharfarms@outlook.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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