General farm worker – harvesting
W.F.FARMS LTD based in Portage la Prairie, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General farm worker – harvesting. W.F.FARMS LTD is a dedicated agricultural enterprise specializing in high-quality crop production and farming solutions. With a commitment to sustainable practices, the farm focuses on cultivating a variety of grains and produce, ensuring fresh and reliable supply to local and regional markets. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: W.F.FARMS LTD
Position: General farm worker – harvesting
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $15.80 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) for 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment Type: Term or contract Full time
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
Type of crops: Seed corn, Soybeans, Potatoes, and Canola
Requirements:
Languages:Â Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck, Forklift, Loader, Tractor, Forage equipment, Planting equipment, Sprayer or duster, Tillage equipment, and Skid steer
Credentials: Forklift Operator Certification
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage repetitive tasks, and work under pressure while handling heavy loads and meeting tight deadlines
- The candidates should demonstrate manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, the ability to distinguish between colors, attention to detail, and sound discrimination
- The candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, and managing a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, including handling a large workload
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess efficient interpersonal skills, flexibility, good judgment, and organizational skills
- The candidates should exhibit reliability, teamwork, values, ethics, and a willingness to learn quickly
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to clean the crops, clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas, and cut agricultural crops
- The candidates should be able to grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, color, and volume to fetch high prices in the market and perform hand harvesting of vegetables and soybean pods
- The candidates should be able to pack fruits and vegetables, plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops, and clean the work area
- The candidates should be able to harvest crops, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, and clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens
- The candidates should be able to examine products for quality and their readiness for the market
Who can apply?
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details
By email
[email protected]
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