General farm worker – harvesting

Black Rock Ag. situated in Taber, AB is currently looking for applications for the role of General farm worker – harvesting who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Black Rock Ag.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 12
Salary: $17.98 hourly / 50 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Taber, AB

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Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
• The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
• 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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and dirty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The crops are potatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience using farm trucks and hand tools.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

blackrock2006@yahoo.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 2025
• Cover letter
• References attesting experience