Worker, farm

Postma Bros. Farms Ltd. based in Kinkora, PE 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: Postma Bros. Farms Ltd.
Position: Worker, farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kinkora, PE

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.
The candidate must organize tasks in order to accomplish the work.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate must provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
The candidate must perform general farm duties.

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 have excellent oral communication skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, corn farming, dry pea and bean farming, hay farming, livestock combination farming, other grain farming, dairy, livestock, and potato and vegetable production.
The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
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 an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have prior experience operating farm trucks.

Area of specialization

The candidate must be knowledgeable about agricultural livestock service, agricultural crop service, dairy cattle, and animal husbandry.

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

In person

922 Newton Road
Kinkora, PE
C0B 1N0
Between 08:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m.

By phone

902-439-9101 Between 08:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m.