Vegetable farm worker
Young Agrarians Foundation based in various across Alberta, Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vegetable 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 timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Young Agrarians Foundation
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 to $17.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: various across Alberta, Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0
Student status: Full time enrollment, Part time enrollment
Job Description
- The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
- The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
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.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 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 give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate must be adaptable.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include chicken farming, floriculture production, fruit and vegetable combination farming, layer poultry farming, livestock combination farming, and other vegetables and melon farming (except potato farming).
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Work setting
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
- The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
- The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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 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 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.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own gloves.
Benefits
- Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive additional benefits.
- In addition to the Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, On-site housing options and Team building opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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