Jasvir Gill, Harjeet Kaur Gill, based at Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H9, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm labourer 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 open positions pertain to Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work morning, day, and evening shifts, and must be willing to work overtime when required.
Employer Name: Jasvir Gill, Harjeet Kaur Gill
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H9
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Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate must grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch a higher price in the market.
- The candidate must harvest seedlings.
- The candidate must level earth to fine grade specifications.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
- The candidate must tie and secure plants.
- The candidate must train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- The candidate must perform weeding.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must examine products for quality and readiness for the market.
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.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate must work in a farm environment specializing in a combination of fruit and vegetable farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must work in a dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated environment.
Work setting
- 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
The type of crops are apples, bell peppers, cherries, cucumbers, field berries, garlic, grapes, melons, onions, seed corn, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have experience in automated systems, specifically with automated irrigation systems.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- 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 interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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