Farm worker, general
Kwong Lee Farms situated in Burnaby, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, general 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, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Kwong Lee Farms
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 24
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Burnaby, BC
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 greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- 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 should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- The farm operations include other vegetable and melon farming (except for potatoes) as well as horticultural field crop farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must work in or on water.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, wet/damp and dirty 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
- The crops are cabbage and herbs.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience using tractors and hand tools.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
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 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 should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- 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 work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have gloves.
Benefits
- The candidate should receive Free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email