General labourer – farm

SMILER SERVICES LTD based in 18771 8TH AVENUE, Surrey, BC V3Z 9R9 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, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: SMILER SERVICES LTD
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.75 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 18771 8TH AVENUE, Surrey, BC V3Z 9R9

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for budding trees.
The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume in order to fetch high price in market.
The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.
The candidate must harvest seedlings.
The candidate must mix fertilizer.
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 tie and secure plants.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
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 load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the bee yard and beekeeping equipment.
The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

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 must be well-organized.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

Farm operations include other miscellaneous crop farming, other poultry farming, and turkey breeding.
The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
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 must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Apiary and honey harvesting experience

The candidate must have prior experience harvesting honey bees and managing a honey farm.

Type of product

The products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, native plants, and perennials.

Type of crops

Crops include apples, cabbage, cucumbers, garlic, onions, orchard fruit, tomatoes, berries and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, fruit harvesters, loaders, vegetable harvesters, fertilizer applicators, and hand tools.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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 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 must be able to distinguish between colours.
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 should be willing to work for long hours in sitting 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.