Vegetable farm worker
Seed of Life Farm based in Surrey, BC 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, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Seed of Life Farm
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.40 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC
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Hiring: Vegetable farm worker
Job Description
- The candidate must apply fertilizers.
- The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
- The candidate must clean the crop.
- The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
- The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
- The candidate must follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology, and cover crops.
- 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 will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must harvest seedlings.
- The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.
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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to lift weights of up to 9 kg (20 lbs) and 13.5 kg (30 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
- Farm operations include floriculture production, fruit and vegetable combination farming, organic farming, and other vegetable and melon farming (except potato).
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in dirty conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in an urban area.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Crops include apples, artisanal crops, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, field berries, garlic, melons, onions, strawberries, tomatoes, zucchinis, berries, potatoes, vegetables and microgreens.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience using hand tools.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with automated irrigation systems.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about permaculture, nurseries, and greenhouses.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
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 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- 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 for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
Benefits
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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