General labourer – farm
Apra Farms based in Carstairs, AB 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Apra Farms
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $15.42 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Carstairs, AB
Also hiring: Accommodation services manager
Hiring: General labourer – farm
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 will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
- The candidate must be familiar with the vertical farming system.
- 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 load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
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 must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
Work site environment
- Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- The products are vegetables.
Type of crops
- Crops include bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating tillage equipment, tractors, and forklifts.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Benefits
- Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
- In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive On-site housing options and Employer-provided transportation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email