General labourer – farm
JA Orchards based in Coldstream, BC 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend and Morning.
Employer Name: JA Orchards
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Coldstream, BC
Also hiring: Administrative assistant
Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
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.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include apples and cherries.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience in operating equipment and machinery, including loaders and sprayers or dusters.
Additional information
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 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.
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 email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Job reference number- N/A