General labourer – farm

Van Noort Bulb Company situated in 38724 SOUTH PARALLEL RD, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K5 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Van Noort Bulb Company
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $18.25 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: 38724 SOUTH PARALLEL RD, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K5

Also hiring: Worker, Farm

Job Description

  • The candidate must cut horticultural crops.
  • The candidate must perform weeding.
  • The candidate must assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
  • The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
  • The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.

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.
  • A candidate with experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must work in a wet/damp, hot and cold/refrigerated environment.
  • The candidate must harvest crops.

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 product

  • The types of products are perennials, cut flowers, and seasonal plants.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • 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 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 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.
  • The candidate must manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own tools and equipment, including steel-toed safety boots and gloves.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

rachel@vannoortbulb.com

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