General labourer – farm

Holden Lake Farm is located at Nanaimo, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Holden Lake Farm
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Nanaimo, BC

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Job Description

The candidate must apply fertilizers.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
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 harvest seedlings.
The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
The candidate must clean the work area.
The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
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.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

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 in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
The candidate’s relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations as required.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

The products are perennial.

Type of crops

Crops include bell peppers, garlic, strawberries, tomatoes, zucchinis and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
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 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.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

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