Fruit farming labourer | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Krause Farms in Langley, BC, is seeking a Fruit farming labourer to join our outdoor team. You will grow, harvest, and prepare fresh produce for market, working early mornings and weekends as needed.

This role involves hand-picking, sorting, packing, and equipment operation, with emphasis on careful handling and quality checks. Long hours in all weather are common, and previous farm experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements.
• Experience in farming is an asset.
• Able to work long hours outdoors in various weather.
• Willingness to work early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Harvest crops by hand.
• Sort and grade fruits and vegetables by size, color and weight.
• Pack produce for market.
• Load and unload crates and farm supplies.
• Operate and maintain basic farm equipment.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Krause Farms, located at 6179 248 Street, Langley, BC V4W 1C3. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Fruit farming labourer. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for a Term, a contract, or a full-time job.The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, and weekend shifts and be willing to work overtime. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has given its approval for the Fruit farming labourer position.

Employer Name: Krause Farms
Position: Fruit farming labourer
No. of vacancies: 26
Salary: $17.85 hourly / 40 to 78 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: 6179 248 Street, Langley, BC V4W 1C3

• The candidate will be responsible for cutting crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour, and volume in order to fetch a high price in the market.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pick row and orchard crops.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must perform the weeding task.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for the market.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• Farm operations include corn farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, other miscellaneous crop farming, and vegetable and melon farming (except potatoes).
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Type of crops

• The crops are asparagus, blueberries, cauliflowers, cucumbers, field berries, garlic, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, zucchinis, berries, and vegetables.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.