Farm worker, general
Diamond Dust Acres Ltd is located at 190048 Highway 526, Enchant, AB T0K 0V0. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, general. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Weekend and Overtime.
Employer Name: Diamond Dust Acres Ltd
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.44 hourly / 35 to 65 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 190048 Highway 526, Enchant, AB T0K 0V0
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Hiring: Farm worker, general
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volumeย in order to fetch high price in market.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the bee yard and beekeeping equipment.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate will be responsible for ensuring farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include dry pea and bean farming, potato and vegetable production, and sugar beet farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty 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.
- The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
Experience and specialization
Apiary and honey harvesting experience
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about apiary management.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate should have prior experience operating farm trucks.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The employer will provide the candidate with a vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
Benefits
- The employer will provide on-site housing options and transportation for the candidate.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter