Fruit farm workers foreman/woman
River’s End Farms Ltd. based in Creston, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fruit farm workers foreman/woman. River’s End Farms Ltd is a prominent agricultural operation known for its innovative approach to fruit farming, particularly in cherry production. The farm is part of a larger network that includes Global Fruit, a major player in cherry marketing and export. The farm’s relationship with Global Fruit has enabled it to supply fresh cherries to international markets, maintaining a commitment to transparency and direct relationships with customers. 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: River’s End Farms Ltd.
Position: Fruit farm workers foreman/woman
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment Type: Seasonal employment Full time
Location: Creston, BC
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Own transportation and Public transportation is not available
Supervision: 11-15 people
Type of crops: Apples and Cherries
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 should have experience of 3 years to less than 5 years
Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator, Sprayer or duster, Tractor, Vegetable or fruit harvester, Forklift, Hand tools, Farm truck
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- The candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks, manage a combination of sitting, standing, and walking and handle a large workload
- The candidates should be able to work overtime when required, perform repetitive tasks and handle heavy loads
- The candidates should be able to stand for extended periods, bend, crouch, kneel and lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be team players
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to handle animals, mix fertilizer and monitor the calving process
- The candidates should be able to remove manually all suckers and water sprouts, assist with soil fertility programs and tie and secure plants
- The candidates should be able to train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality, perform weeding and provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- The candidates should be able to supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, and perform general farm duties
- The candidates should be able to plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, pick row and orchard crops and load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
- The candidates should be able to feed and tend animals, fertilize and spray crops and examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- The candidates should be able to clean work area, bud trees and clean the crops
- The candidates should be able to cut horticultural crops
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 and Job reference number:2025 Senior Farm Labourer) through the below-mentioned details
By email
[email protected]
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