General farm worker

FABER ACRES LTD. based in Vernon, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: FABER ACRES LTD.
Position: General farm worker
No. of vacancies: 0
Salary: $15.65 to $15.85 hourly for 40 hours per 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Vernon, BC

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Hiring: General farm worker

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of collecting brush.
  • The candidate will be in charge of budding trees.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
  • The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
  • The candidate will be in charge of grading.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
  • The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
  • The candidate will be in charge of stone and/or wood picking.
  • The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
  • The candidate will be in charge of tying.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting 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.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work at heights.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

  • The crop is cherries.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, fertiliser applicator, fruit harvester, loader, planting equipment, tillage equipment, and tractor.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system and a feeding and watering system.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By emailย ย ย ย ย ย 

faberacresltd@gmail.com

By mail

901B Six Mile Creek Rd
Vernon BC, BC
V1H 2H1

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 001
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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