Farm worker, fruit

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a diligent farm worker to join its field operations. The position requires practical work outdoors, handling crops such as blueberries and berries, in all weather conditions.

No formal education is required and on-the-job training will be provided. Applicants must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a rural setting at the farm.

Qualifications

• No degree required; training provided on the job.
• English language ability required.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into quality grades.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal positions.
• Pack fruits and vegetables for market.
• Harvest crops.
• Weeding and field maintenance.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Examine product for quality and readiness for market.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Manual dexterity

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

• Blueberries
• Field berries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Berries

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner