farm worker, grain

  • Langley Township
  • Myers Organic Farms Inc.
Durée de l'emploi: Saisonnier Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 65 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education No degree, certificate or diploma Asset languages Spanish; Castilian Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Other miscellaneous crop farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Outdoors Wet/damp Dusty Hot Noisy Cold/refrigerated Dirty Work setting Rural area Tasks Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market. Greenhouse cleaning Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Shear and shape trees and plants with knife Sort fruits and vegetables Weeding Clean work area Harvest crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops Blueberries Vegetables Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Overtime required Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Team player Quick learner Screening questions Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Experience Experience an asset Other benefits On-site housing options Parking available