Farm worker, vegetables
Broxburn Vegetables situated in Lethbridge, AB is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, vegetables who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Broxburn Vegetables
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 7
Salary: $16.50 hourly / 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Lethbridge, AB
Also hiring: Housekeeping room attendant
Hiring: Farm worker, vegetables
Job Description
- The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate must cultivate using a vertical farming system.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- 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 will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must harvest seedlings.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- 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.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
Work setting
- 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
Type of crops
- Crops include bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, onions, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, zucchini, and vegetables.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be specialized in nursery or greenhouse operations.
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 required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- 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.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
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