Organic farm worker – harvesting

Po Lam Buddhist Association based in Chilliwack, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Organic farm worker – harvesting 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 Term or contract or Full time job.

Employer Name: Po Lam Buddhist Association
Position: Organic farm worker – harvesting
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.75 to $17.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Chilliwack, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • 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 agricultural crops.
  • 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 high price in market.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • 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 must harvest crops.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to lift more than 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 reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operation is organic farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Crops include apples, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, grapes, melons, orchard fruit, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, sugar beets, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating various agricultural equipment, including a carrot seeder, farm truck, forklift, tractor, fertilizer applicator, planting equipment, seed drill, sprayer or duster, and hand tools.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with automated irrigation systems.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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 finished the work with in the given time line.
  • 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 should have an eye for details.
  • 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 should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

employment@polam.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- Organic Farm Worker 2024
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