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Farm worker, vegetables

Van Eekelen Enterprises Ltd
Abbotsford , British Columbia · Canada
Seasonal employment Full time $ 18.25 HOUR hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Tasks: Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Clean the crops. Cut agricultural 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.. Hand harvesting vegetables. Pack fruits and vegetables. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Sort fruits and vegetables. Weeding. Clean work area. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Quick learner. Experience: No experience (will train).