Vegetable picker

Golby Family Farm based in Bloomsbury, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vegetable picker 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 candidate must be willing to work overtime.

Employer Name: Golby Family Farm
Position: Vegetable picker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 hourly / 24 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Bloomsbury, AB

Also hiring: Housekeeping room attendant

Hiring: Vegetable picker

Job Description

• The candidate must clean the crop.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must hoe crops.
• The candidate must pick stones and/or wood.
• The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.

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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is organic farming.

Work setting

• Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The products are all-terrain vehicles (ATV).

Type of crops

• Crops include bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, berries, potatoes, and vegetables.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a tractor.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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 perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

golbyfamilyfarmworkapp@gmail.com

By phone

780-802-8364 Between 08:00 a.m. and 05:30 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience