General labourer - farm

Brymar Farms Ltd. ( Chilliwack, BC) is currently looking for a skilled General labourer - farm. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Position status: Seasonal employment or Full time. Flexible availability required for: Overtime required, Day, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must apply the technique of hoeing between the row.
• The candidate must grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch a high price in the market.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must cut horticultural crops.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in wet or damp conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
• The candidate must work in dirty environments.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

Apply with the button on this page: your resume is emailed to the employer.

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?