Fruit farm worker
Cloudburst Cranberry Farm Ltd. based in Pitt Meadows, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm worker 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 vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Cloudburst Cranberry Farm Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC
Job Description
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp conditions.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, a fertilizer applicator, a fruit harvester, a loader, a tractor, hand tools, and a forklift.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long 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.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
Benefits
- Health and Long term benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Health care plan.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation