Grain farm worker
C. Pearson Farms Ltd. based in Kelvington, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Grain farm worker 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 vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.
Employer Name: C. Pearson Farms Ltd.
Position: Grain farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 to 80 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kelvington, SK
Also hiring: Box packer
Hiring: Grain farm worker
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- The candidate will be in charge of harvesting crops.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include oilseed (except soybean) farming, other grain farming, and wheat farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience operating a combine harvester, farm truck, fertiliser applicator, planting equipment, seed drill, sprayer or duster, swather, tillage equipment, and tractor.
Type of industry experience
- The candidate must have prior experience in the trucking industry.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be skilled in truck driving.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- 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 should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
By phone
306-327-8227 Between 08:00 AM and 09:00 PM
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
- Proof of the requested certifications
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed