General farm worker – harvesting

Opus dei crops based in 2 Tencha Rd, Howden, MB R5A 1J9 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Opus dei crops
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 2 Tencha Rd, Howden, MB R5A 1J9

Also hiring: Administrative assistant

Hiring: General farm worker – harvesting

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
  • The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
  • 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 must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate will be expected to inspect the product for quality and prepare it for market.
  • The candidate will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
  • 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.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming, as well as wheat farming.

Work setting

  • The candidate will be provided with room and board.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must be able to operate a combine harvester, farm truck, fertilizer applicator, fruit harvester, haying equipment, lift truck, manure spreader, planting equipment, sprayer or duster, tractor, vegetable harvester, and hand tools.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have experience with automated irrigation systems and manure handling and storage.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.

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 be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
  • 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

How to Apply

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

By email

jobs.opusdeicrops@gmail.com

By mail

707 Leila Ave suite 316
Winnipeg, MB
R2V 3T3

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