General labourer – farm

Kool Breeze Farms based in Summerside, PE 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 and Morning.

Employer Name: Kool Breeze Farms
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.00 hourly 30 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Summerside, PE

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
  • The candidate will be required to mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.

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 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Work Site Environment

  • The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
  • 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 work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

  • The crops are seed corn and sweet corn.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a fertiliser applicator, planting equipment, a tractor, and a forklift.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own 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 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 should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

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

By email

jobs@kbfarms.ca

By mail

231 Read Drive
Summerside, PE
C1N 5B1

 

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