Farm worker, general

S&G FARMS LTD based in OLIVER is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general 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 and Morning.

Employer Name: S&G FARMS LTD
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: OLIVER

Job Description

The candidate must clean the crop.
The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
The candidate will be responsible for grading.
The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must hoe crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must perform general farm duties.

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 flexible.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato farming).
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops include bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, and greenhouse tomatoes.

Additional information

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 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
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.