Greenhouse labourer

Canadian Valley Growers Ltd.; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Valley Growers Ltd. in British Columbia seeks a reliable farm worker to divide freshly harvested vegetables into marketable and non-marketable lots, and hand-harvest crops. This on-site role requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 23 kg, in a rural setting.

Experience with forklifts is a plus; English language is required. 3–5 years of related experience is preferred, and work is performed at the physical location.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling and sorting fresh harvested produce into marketable vs non-marketable lots.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Clean work area

Skills

Reliability

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights
• Hot

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Clean work area

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF PRODUCT

• Vegetables

TYPE OF CROPS

• Bell peppers
• Microgreens

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Forklift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Reliability