General farm worker – harvesting
Northern Rockies Farms Ltd. based in Fort Nelson, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker – harvesting 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, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Northern Rockies Farms Ltd.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Fort Nelson, BC
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Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting
Job Description
- The candidate must groom farm animals.
- The candidate must harvest seedlings.
- The candidate must hoe crops.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
- The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
- The candidate will be responsible for tying.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
- The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
- The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
- The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
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 must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- 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.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include both hay and sheep farming.
Work setting
- The candidate will be provided with room and board.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating turf grass harvesters, combine harvesters, farm trucks, fertilizer applicators, haying equipment, lift trucks, loaders, manure spreaders, planting equipment, sprayers or duster, tractor, hand tools, and forklifts.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with an automated irrigation system, manure handling and storage, and a storage and silage system.
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 should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
- 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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