General farm worker

Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd. based in Red Deer, AB 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd.
Position: General farm worker
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $15.65 hourly / 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Red Deer, AB

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Hiring: General farm worker

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for brush collection.
  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fruit tree training.
  • The candidate will be responsible for grading.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate will be responsible for lowering.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for shoot positioning.
  • The candidate will be responsible for suckering
  • The candidate will be responsible for tying
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must lay sod or seed.

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 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 in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • Products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, and native plants.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • 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.

How to Apply

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

By email

jobs@bg-rd.com

By mail

102-39026 Range Road 275
Red Deer County, AB
T4S 2A9

In person

102-39026 Range Road 275
Red Deer County, AB
T4S 2A9
Between 08:00 AM and 04:00 PM

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