General labourer – farm

A & L Bell Farms Ltd based in 5071 RTE 540, Oakville, NB E7M 5P8 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 candidate must work on the day shift, and shift schedules are yet to be determined.

Employer Name: A & L Bell Farms Ltd
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.30 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 5071 RTE 540, Oakville, NB E7M 5P8

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • 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 must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • 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 must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • 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.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include other miscellaneous crop farming, as well as potato and vegetable.

Work setting

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

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are potatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating farm trucks, forklifts, tractors, vegetable harvesters, planting equipment, and tillage equipment.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with automated environmental control equipment.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must have their own transportation.
  • The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • 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 should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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