River’s End Farms Ltd., located at Creston, BC V0B 1G0. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Fruit farm labourer. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, with overtime required.

Employer Name: River’s End Farms Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Creston, BC V0B 1G0

Also hiring: Accountant

Job Description

The candidate must apply fertilizers.
The candidate must clean the crops.
The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
The candidate must mix fertilizer.
The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
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 will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
The candidate will be responsible for performing weeding tasks.
The candidate must clean the work area.
The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
The candidate must harvest crops.
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 examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.

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 ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots and fruit and vegetable combination farming.
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
The candidate must be able to work at heights.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated environments.

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.
The employer should not cover the candidate’s relocation costs; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.
The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

The crops are apples and cherries.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience in operating a farm truck, tractor, fertilizer applicator, sprayer, or duster, and hand tools.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
There is no access to public transportation.

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 willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
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 be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate must manage a large workload.
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.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

resumes@riversendfarms.com