Worker, farm

Houweling Nurseries Ltd. based in 2776 64 Street, Delta, BC V4L 2N7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Worker, farm 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: Houweling Nurseries Ltd.
Position: Worker, farm
No. of vacancies: 50
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 40 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 2776 64 Street, Delta, BC V4L 2N7

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
• The candidate will be in charge of lowering.
• The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting 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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.

Work Site Environment

• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and Specialization

Type of Crops

• The crops are cucumbers and greenhouse tomatoes.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about propagation.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.

How to Apply

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

By email      

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- J23
• Cover letter