general farm worker - harvesting Job

Title:
general farm worker - harvesting

Job Types
Regular job

Terms of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
$17.85 Hourly, for 30 to 35 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible

Location:
6929 Veyaness Rd
Saanichton, BC
V8M 1W1

(8 vacancies)

Overview

Languages
No Specific Language Required

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
Will train

Work site environment
Outdoors

Work setting
Staff accommodation provided

Piecework

Responsibilities

Tasks
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Fertilize and spray crops
Harvest crops
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Prepare land for planting including soil cultivation, tilling, and bed formation
Plant, transplant, and maintain berry and vegetable crops
Install and monitor drip irrigation systems
Apply fertilizers, compost, and soil amendments as directed
Spray crops for pest and disease control following farm safety procedures
Prune and train cane berries (raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
Weed crops manually and mechanically
Harvest crops by hand, ensuring quality standards are met
Sort, grade, and package produce for fresh market and retail sale
Load and unload produce and farm supplies
Operate and perform basic maintenance on farm machinery and equipment
Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
Follow food safety and farm safety regulations
Assist with trellis installation and field maintenance
Clean up after yourself , keep your housing clean inside and out
Apply beneficial insects for pest management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Relocation & Retention bonus will be provided

Employer:
Gobind Farms Inc

How to apply

By email
[email protected]

By mail
6929 Veyaness Rd
Saanichton, BC
V8M 1W1