Farm worker, general

Crystal Lake Ranch based in Malakwa, BC 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 schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: Crystal Lake Ranch
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Malakwa, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, hay farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work Setting

  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and Specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, haying equipment, a manure spreader, and a tractor.

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 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 should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email      

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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