Farm Worker

Freshi Green Houses Ltd; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshi Green Houses Ltd in Strathmore, AB, seeks a Farm Worker (2 vacancies) to join our outdoor farming team. The role is full-time and permanent, with wages of $15.00 hourly for a 35-hour week, located in Strathmore, AB.

The candidate will manage farming activities, improve planting and irrigation techniques, harvest crops, monitor soil moisture, and ensure crop health. English knowledge and reliability are essential for success in this fast-paced outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• The candidate should know English.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination required.
• Strong attention to detail expected.
• Punctual, reliable and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Manage farming activities of a large cultivatable land.
• Develop planting, cultivation and irrigation techniques.
• Harvest crops timely and monitor irrigation and soil moisture.
• Identify pests, weeds and apply pesticides/fertilizers as needed.
• Inspect, grade, and store crops for market.

Skills

English

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Punctual

Reliable

Job description

Freshi Green Houses Ltd based in Strathmore, AB, is looking for candidates for the position of Farm Worker with 2 vacancy. The candidate who got selection will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to that of full time or permanent job.

Employer Name: Freshi Green Houses Ltd
Position: Farm Worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 35 hours per week
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Strathmore, AB

• The candidate will be required to manage the farming activities of a large size cultivatable land.
• The candidate will be required to develop better Planting, Cultivation and Irrigation Techniques.
• The candidate will be responsible for Harvesting crops.
• The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• The candidate should be responsible in timely detection of health problems in crops.
• The candidate should be responsible for keeping the farm area clean and hygenic.
• The candidate should be responsible in evaluating the need for alterations in watering schedules.
• The candidate should be able to identify pest and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
• The candidate should be responsible for timely harvesting and storage of crops.
• The candidate should participate in the inspection, grading, sorting and post harvest treatment of crops.
• Responsible in protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should know English
• There are no specific education, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma required.
• Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should have good perception skills and strong attention to detail.
• The candidate should be willing to adapt themselves in all types of weather conditions.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• Work in an outdoor environment, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
• Willing to work in limited and confined space.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.

• This is a fast-paced environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The Candidate should be physically strong and fit.
• The candidate should be able to handle repetitive tasks.
• Work conditions are not calendar based but are dependent on crop maturity and weather.
• The candidate should be required to work overtime if needed.
• Standing for extended period
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.