General labourer – farm

S.Takhar Berry Farm based in Abbotsford, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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, Weekend, Overtime and Morning.

Employer Name: S.Takhar Berry Farm
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Abbotsford, BC

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Hiring: General labourer – farm

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crop.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • 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 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.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
  • 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 give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • The candidate will be provided with room and board.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are berries.

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 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 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

sarbfarms539@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 05FW011123
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