Harvesting labourer

Mingo Farming situated in 10335 McSween Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H5 is currently looking for applications for the role of Harvesting labourer 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: Mingo Farming
Position: Harvesting labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.40 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 10335 McSween Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H5

Also hiring: Customer Service Learning Specialist 

Hiring: Harvesting labourer

Job Description

• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must mix fertilizer.
• The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• 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 examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
• The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate will be responsible for operating climate control systems.
• The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
• The candidate will be responsible for watering and maintaining plants, lawns, and/or gardens.

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 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 be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Crops include blueberries, cabbage, cucumbers, grapes, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, and vegetables.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves.

How to Apply

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

By email

mingofarm_yvr@outlook.com