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general labourer - farm

Abbotsford, BC
CA$37,960/yearly
Term or contract Full time

Top Benefits

No Canadian work experience required (support for newcomers)
On‑the‑job training for youth
Anti‑discrimination policies for visible minorities

About the role

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Outdoors. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. 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.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Type of crops: Bell peppers. Cabbage. Carrots. Cucumbers. Zucchinis. Vegetables. Microgreens. Equipment and machinery experience: Carrot seeder. Farm truck. Forklift. Fruit harvester. Tractor. Vegetable harvester. Planting equipment. Hand tools. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).

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