Green Leaf Farm Ltd., based in Surrey, BC V4N 5V4, 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 open positions pertain to the Term, contract, or full-time job. The candidate must be available to work early morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts, with flexible hours and overtime as required.

Employer Name: Green Leaf Farm Ltd
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 30 to 100 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: Surrey, BC V4N 5V4

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Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
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 harvest seedlings.
The candidate must mix the fertilizer.
The candidate must perform weeding task.
The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.
The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

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.
A candidate with experience is an asset.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.

Work setting

The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops are cabbage, cauliflowers, vegetables, and greenhouse vegetables.

Food specialties

The food specialties include vegetables, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, loaders, tractors, vegetable harvesters, fertilizer applicators, lift trucks, manure spreaders, planting equipment, sprayers or dusters, and tillage equipment.

Automated systems experience

The candidate must have experience in using automated irrigation systems.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
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 should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
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.
The candidate must manage a large workload.
The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

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

By email

jobs@greenleaffarm.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter
References attesting experience