General labourer – farm

AVTAR DHILLON, JAGTAR DHILLON, RAMSAR BERRY FARM situated in Abbotsford, BC V3G 2V7 is seeking applications for the job position of General labourer – farm who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The candidate must be available to work during flexible hours.

Employer Name: AVTAR DHILLON, JAGTAR DHILLON, RAMSAR BERRY FARM
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Abbotsford, BC V3G 2V7

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Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
  • The candidate must cut agricultural seeds under farm standards.
  • The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate must control water saturation, light, and temperature as directed for crop growth and development.
  • The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
  • The candidate must level the earth to fine grade specifications.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must use a knife to cut and shape plants and trees.
  • The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and applying pesticides to crops as needed.
  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 100 lbs (45 kg).
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should prioritize values and ethics.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is other miscellaneous crop farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of well-being, where staff members thrive.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to relocate, indicating their readiness to move to a new city/different city for a job opportunity.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are blueberries.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating a farm truck, tractor, and fertilizer applicator, as well as using hand tools and other equipment.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • 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 must finish the work within the given timeline.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
  • The candidate must manage a large workload.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive on-site amenities, workplace amenities, and facilities that cater to the health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene needs of employees.
  • The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
  • The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
  • The candidate should receive employer-provided transportation or reimbursement to cover the cost of the daily commute between home and work, or for personal transportation expenses in the case of employees in the transport sector, provided they are not already receiving a daily allowance.
  • The candidate should receive travel insurance coverage and benefits in situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, participation in adventure sports, political unrest, and other unforeseen mishaps.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.

By email

ramsarfarms@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
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