General labourer – farm
Oliver Fruit House Ltd. 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 shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Oliver Fruit House Ltd.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 100
Salary: $17.40 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 65 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC
Also hiring: Human resources manager
Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- 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 will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
- 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, 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.
Work setting
- The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include cherries and grapes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, forklifts, and tractors.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- 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.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By mail
4759 LAKESHORE RD
Kelowna, BC
V1W 4H6
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Job reference number- 202405
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation