General labourer - farm

Northern Cherries Inc.; Electoral Area A; Presencial; CAD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free parking available

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Cherries Inc. is seeking hands-on farm workers to support harvesting, packing, and general orchard operations in a rural BC setting. You will work outdoors, operate basic farm machinery, and assist with pruning, irrigation, and crop care alongside a small team.

No degree is required, and 1 year to 2 years of farming experience is preferred. The role is on-site with duties that require stamina and a keen eye for detail in all weather conditions.

Formación

• No formal degree required; willingness to learn on the job.
• 1 year to less than 2 years farming experience preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in rural farm settings.
• Capable of lifting and handling loads up to 23 kg.

Responsabilidades

• Apply fertilizers to crops and maintain soil health.
• Harvest and pack apples and cherries for processing or sale.
• Cut, prune, and shape trees and plants as needed.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Irrigate and manage field crops; monitor weather and soil.
• Weed, tie and secure plants; ensure safety and cleanliness.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Ability to work independently

Educación

No degree required

Herramientas

Farm truck

Forklift

Fruit harvester

Tractor

Vegetable harvester

Fertilizer applicator

Hand tools

Automated irrigation system

Descripción del empleo

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

ASSET LANGUAGES

• Spanish
• Panjabi

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty
• Tree and orchard fruit
• Farm

WORK SETTING

• Rural area
• Fruit and vegetable processing plant

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Apply fertilizers
• Cut agricultural crops
• Mixing fertilizer
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Cut horticultural crops

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

• Apples
• Cherries

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Farm truck
• Forklift
• Fruit harvester
• Tractor
• Vegetable harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Hand tools

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Automated irrigation system

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• 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
• Large workload
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available