vegetable farm worker

Birch Farms Ltd.
Summerside, PE, CA
$18 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 30 to 70 hours per week
  • Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

  • Apply fertilizers
  • Clear fields of wood and stones
  • Cut agricultural 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.
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Clean work area
  • Harvest crops
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Type of crops

Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Farm truck
  • Forklift
  • Loader
  • Tractor
  • Tillage equipment
  • Welding
  • Hand tools

Automated systems experience

Automated irrigation system

Transportation / travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

  • Gloves
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • 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?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Government programs

  • Recognized employer
  • 22 days ago
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