general labourer - farm

DAILY FRESH PRODUCE LTD.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is looking for dedicated farm workers to join their team in Abbotsford. The role involves grading, packing, and sorting fresh produce while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong teamwork skills. Work conditions may include physical demands and a variety of tasks in wet and cold settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Physically demanding, able to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots.
• Grade vegetables and fruits according to quality.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.

Skills

Team player

Job description

• Experience : Will train
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet / damp
• Dusty
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Not applicable
• Not required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week

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