general labourer - farm

Athiana Acres; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farm in Richmond is seeking a dedicated agricultural worker for a permanent role. Responsibilities include grading, harvesting, and packaging fruits and vegetables, as well as planting and managing crops. Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic and experience, although no formal education is required. A commitment to quality and teamwork is essential for this role with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades.
• Hand harvest vegetables.
• Pack fruits and vegetables.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce.

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week