Employer Name: Creston Nurseries and Greenhouse Ltd.
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 26
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Creston, BC V0B 1G1
Creston Nurseries and Greenhouse Ltd., based in Creston, BC V0B 1G1, 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 gets selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift timings include Weekend, Shift and Overtime.
Also hiring: Grocery clerk
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the 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 a high price in the market.
- The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- 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 examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.
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