Employer Name: Canadian Farms Produce Inc.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 20
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Surrey, BC

Canadian Farms Produce Inc., 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 must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night and Weekend. The position of General Labourer – Farm has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Also hiring: Kitchen helper

Job Description

The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the rows.
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 a high price in the market.
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 the market.

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 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.

Work site environment

The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated environments.
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 production.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

Crops include cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and vegetables.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their transportation.
There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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 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 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

jobs@canfarms.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Job reference number- CF F-W
Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples