General farm worker – harvesting

Cropthorne Farm Ltd based in Delta, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Overtime and Early Morning.

Employer Name: Cropthorne Farm Ltd
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Delta, BC

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Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for grading.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must hoe crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for lowering.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
  • The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for 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 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 and organic farming.
  • 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 cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • 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 work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long 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 overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

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

By email

info@cropthornefarm.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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