General labourer – farm
Island Acres Produce Ltd. is located at Albany, PE. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Island Acres Produce Ltd.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $16.65 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Albany, PE
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- 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 harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organized 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
- The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a room, and board provided dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being where our staff members thrive.
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are potatoes.
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 should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- 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 sitting, standing, and walking positions.
Benefits
- Under Health Benefits, the candidate should receive a Health care plan, which is an insurance product that covers an insured person’s medical and surgical expenses.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email