Farm worker – harvesting

Lidhar Farm situated in Keremeos, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker – harvesting 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Lidhar Farm
Position: Farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.48 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Keremeos, BC

Also hiring: General farm worker

Hiring: Farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate must clean the crops.
• 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 must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.

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 able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work site environment

• Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, as well as other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).

Work setting

• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
• 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

• Crops include apples, asparagus, bell peppers, cherries, cucumbers, garlic, melons, onions, orchard fruit, strawberries, tomatoes, zucchini, and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 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.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

jobapplicationlidharfarms@outlook.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter