General labourer – farm

Johnson Fresh Farms is located at Barnwell, AB. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of General labourer – farm. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Seasonal employment or Full time job. The assigned Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Johnson Fresh Farms
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 72
Salary: $17.44 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per month
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Barnwell, AB

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
  • The candidate must cut agricultural seeds in accordance with farm standards.
  • 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 harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • 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.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include corn farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, other vegetables and melon farming (except potato), and potato and vegetable farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and dirty 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 all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • 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

  • Crops include cauliflower, sweet corn, zucchini, potatoes, and vegetables.

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 prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
  • The candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

PO BOX 184
Barnwell, AB
T0K 0B0

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • References attesting experience
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