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General Farm Worker - Harvesting
Posted on December 20, 2024
by BIRAK BERRY FARMS LTD
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Farm, Agriculture & Forestry
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 5 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/vancouver/535283417/general-farm-worker-harvesting/
Job Description
Tasks
- Apply fertilizers
- Clean the crops
- Cut agricultural crops
- Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
- 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.
- Pack fruits and vegetables
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- Clean work area
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Blueberries
- Garlic
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Quick learner