General farm worker – harvesting

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. situated in Kelowna, BC is seeking applications for the job position of General farm worker – harvesting who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC

Job Description

The candidate must apply fertilizers.
The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
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 will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must harvest seedlings.
The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must tie and secure plants.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
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 detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.

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.

Work site environment

Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, organic farming, other grain farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, and other vegetable and melon farming (excluding potatoes).
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 dirty conditions.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being, where staff members thrive.
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 candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

farmcareers@factorsgroup.com