Farm worker, fruit

Canada Job Bank; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 44,083,000 - 46,287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation facilities available

Job summary

J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill in Osoyoos, BC is seeking self-motivated Farm workers (fruit) to join a team of 8. The role covers planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling in a fruit and vegetable farming operation.

Permanent, full-time employment with day, evening, weekend, early morning, and morning shifts. Accommodation may be available; work is outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements specified.
• Experience in farming is not mandatory but helps.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops on schedule.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment as needed.
• Harvest crops and inspect quality for market readiness.
• Protect crops from weeds and pests.
• Monitor irrigation and soil moisture; report issues promptly.
• Maintain farm cleanliness and safety standards.
• Keep daily progress reports and track pest/disease signs.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill based in Osoyoos, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, fruit who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: J.G.Produce C/O Amarjeet Gill
Position: Farm worker, fruit
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $15.65 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Osoyoos, BC

Type of Farm Operations: Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Type of Crops: Apples, Cabbage, Bell peppers, Garlic, Cauliflowers, Cherries

• The candidate will be in charge of planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops on time.
• The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
• The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
• The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
• The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
• The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate will be in charge of maintaining the farm’s cleanliness.
• The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
• The candidate will be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops.
• The candidate will be required to check every item to ensure farm’s standard while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold.
• The candidate will be responsible for keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
• The candidate should ensure that the farm has constant access to water.
• The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands.
• The candidate will be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
• The candidate will be required to ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
• Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
• The candidate should have good communication skill.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
• The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning crops.
• The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
• The candidate will be required to perform suckering, weeding, grading, tying, and lowering tasks.
• The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.
• The candidate will be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
• The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold or refrigerated environments.
• Work places are completely smoke free.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in walking, bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.

Work Location Information

• Accommodation facilities are available to the selected candidates.