General farm worker - harvesting
Gill Farms
Oliver
,
BC
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Panjabi; Punjabi. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Outdoors. Viticulture. Wet/damp. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Cold/refrigerated. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Various locations. Tasks: Apply fertilizers. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Cut agricultural crops. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Pick row and orchard crops. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Clean work area. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Cut horticultural crops. Type of product: Perennials. Type of crops: Cherries. Grapes. Orchard fruit. Vineyard. Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck. Forklift. Fruit harvester. Loader. Tractor. Fertilizer applicator. Lift truck. Manure spreader. Sprayer or duster. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Area of work experience: Irrigation and drainage. Automated systems experience: Automated irrigation system. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Financial benefits: Piece work. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience.