general labourer - farm

Erdmann's Gardens & Greenhouses; Vimy; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local agricultural business in Vimy, Canada, is hiring for a seasonal full-time position. The role involves various tasks including hoeing, cleaning crops, and grading fruits and vegetables. Candidates should have experience, be able to handle heavy loads, and work in all weather conditions. Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit. The work environment is physically demanding and independent work is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 100 lbs.
• Flexibility and ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• Clean the crops and divide them into marketable lots.
• Pack fruits and vegetables and sort them.

Connaissances

Experience

Ability to work independently

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Description du poste

Erdmann's Gardens & Greenhouses

Job details

• Location: Vimy, AB T0G 2J0
• Salary: $17.98 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Seasonal employment Full time

Experience

Experience an asset

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

Environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• In/on water
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clean the crops
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-05

Erdmann's Gardens & Greenhouses

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)