farm equipment operator

Fresh Quality Produce; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agricultural firm in Abbotsford, where you can make a difference in crop production and farm management. This full-time role involves hands-on responsibilities such as operating farm machinery, weeding, and providing essential agricultural services. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll work in a physically demanding environment that requires dedication and the ability to thrive under pressure. The company values its employees and offers a supportive atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those passionate about agriculture. If you're ready to contribute to a vital industry and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in agricultural crop services.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Organize tasks to accomplish work and ensure farm safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and provide crop services.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Work under pressure

Physically demanding work

Tools

Tractor

Farm truck

Job description

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Employer details Fresh Quality Produce Ltd

Job details

• Location: Abbotsford, BC
• Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• Source: Job Bank #3234890

Overview

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Weeding
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cauliflowers
• Raspberries
• Sweet corn

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-02-28

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Fresh Quality Produce Ltd

• Industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
• Number of job postings advertised: 1
• Business size: Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)