General farm worker – harvesting

Strawberry Hill Farm based in Pembroke, NB 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 candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Strawberry Hill Farm
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $15.00 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Pembroke, NB

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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 must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must hoe crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.

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 handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Work site environment

• Farm operations include chicken farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, and organic farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The products are vegetables.

Type of crops

• Crops include bell peppers, blueberries, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, cucumbers, field berries, garlic, melons, onions, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, and berries.

• 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 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 work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

How to Apply

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

By email

tklivingstone@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience