General labourer – farm

Kal Sihota Farm situated in Surrey, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Kal Sihota Farm
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.48 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

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Hiring: General labourer – farm

Job Description

• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• 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 load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• 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 a good team player.

Work site environment

• 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 type of farm operation is potato and vegetable farming.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The crops are cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and vegetables.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• There is no access to public 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 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 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

0961857jobs@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 0961857 Farm Worker
• Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples