Vegetable farm worker

Shadow Produce Ltd. in Chilliwack, BC, is seeking applications for an enthusiastic Vegetable farm worker who possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to start work quickly. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or a full-time job. The shift timings for this position include Day, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, and Morning. The position of Vegetable farm worker has received approval from the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Shadow Produce Ltd.
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 34
Salary: $17.48 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Chilliwack, BC

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Job Description

  • The candidate must apply the hoeing technique between the rows.
  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • 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 harvest crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the 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 flexible.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  •  Farm operations include fruit and vegetable combination farming and other miscellaneous crop farming.
  • 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, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in a staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer offers housing to its employees.
  • The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are blueberries, sweet corn, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating forklifts, fruit harvesters, loaders, vegetable harvesters, and planting equipment.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • 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 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 able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive learning/training paid by the employer, which includes paid training programs, such as apprenticeships, private training programs, or even workforce development opportunities, that can help students achieve their goals without giving up their paycheck.
  • The candidate will receive on-site housing options as part of the benefits package.
  • The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Letter of recommendation
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