Farm worker, fruit

BERRY HAVEN FARM LTD based in Abbotsford, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, fruit 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: BERRY HAVEN FARM LTD
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 30 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Abbotsford, BC

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Hiring: Farm worker, fruit

Job Description

• 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 will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• 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 must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness 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 must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include blueberries, fieldberries, raspberries, strawberries, and berries.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• 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 must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

berryhavenhr@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience