Farm worker, grain
Lamb Farms LTD, based at Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0. The company is currently seeking applications for the role of Grain Farm Worker. 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 jobs. The candidate must be available to work shifts during the day, evening, weekends, early mornings, and mornings, including flexible hours and shifts that have yet to be determined.
Employer Name: Lamb Farms LTD
Position: Farm worker, grain
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
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Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- 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 assess the product’s quality and market readiness.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should prioritize values and ethics.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include dry pea and bean farming, oilseed farming (excluding soybeans), and other grain farming.
- The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include artisanal crops, seed corn, soybeans, sweet corn, and canola.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating a farm truck, forklift, and loader, as well as using welding equipment and hand tools.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have experience with bulk grain or feed handling systems (automated) and automated environmental control equipment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must have their transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
- The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience