Vegetable farm worker

Young Agrarians situated in Red Deer County, Red Deer, AB T4E 1N6 is seeking applications for the job position of Vegetable farm worker who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Young Agrarians
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Red Deer County, Red Deer, AB T4E 1N6

Also hiring: Cleaner

Job Description

  • 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 volumeย in order to fetch high price in market.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • 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.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • 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 other vegetables and melon farming (excluding potato).
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and dirty conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • There is no access to public 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • 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 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

  • The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
  • The candidate should receive learning/training paid by the employer that paid training programs, such as apprenticeships, private training programs, or even workforce development opportunities, can help students achieve their goals without giving up their paycheck.
  • The candidate should have team-building opportunities to boost employee engagement and forge an unstoppable crew.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

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