General labourer – farm

Jegen Family Trust based in Kelowna, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the Day shift.

Employer Name: Jegen Family Trust
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC

Job Description

The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
The candidate must use a knife to shear and shape trees and plants.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
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.

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 be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include livestock combination farming and other miscellaneous crop farming.

Work setting

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
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 be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

How to Apply

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

By email

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