Farm worker, vegetables
Rolling Acres Greenhouses Ltd. is located at 1550 South Boundary Road SW, Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0. The company is currently seeking applications for the role of Farm Worker, Vegetables. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The timings of shifts may be Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Rolling Acres Greenhouses Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, vegetables
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.98 hourly / 35 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 1550 South Boundary Road SW, Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0
Also hiring: Skid-steer loader operator
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate must cultivate a vertical farming system.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the greenhouse.
- The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing the growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must assess the product’s quality and market readiness.
- The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is a combination of fruit and vegetable farming.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The candidate must be able to work in hot conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- The work environment is smoke-free.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
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