At Unified Blueberry Farm in Mission, BC, Canada, a Farm Worker takes on a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the farm. As an essential member of the team, the Farm Worker contributes to various important tasks that are vital for successful blueberry cultivation and farm maintenance. The role demands a combination of hard work, dedication, and a genuine passion for farming to ensure the production of high-quality blueberries and the overall success of Unified Blueberry Farm.
The responsibilities of a Farm Worker at Unified Blueberry Farm are both diverse and hands-on, encompassing a range of crucial duties vital to the farm's smooth functioning. These responsibilities include planting and nurturing blueberry crops to ensure healthy growth and optimal yield. The Farm Worker also plays a key role in the harvesting process, carefully picking ripe blueberries and handling them with care to maintain their quality. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining the health of plants through tasks like weeding and pruning, ensuring the proper irrigation of the fields, and participating in sorting and packaging activities to prepare the blueberries for distribution. Operating and maintaining farm machinery, as well as collaborating closely with fellow farm workers and supervisors, are integral aspects of the role.
Unified Blueberry Farm offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in agriculture and looking to play a hands-on role in blueberry cultivation. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a genuine enthusiasm for farming, and are ready to contribute to the success of Unified Blueberry Farm, this Farm Worker position could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Tree and orchard fruit
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Weeding
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
- Perform general farm duties
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Blueberries
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2023-08-30
Salary
$16.75 hourly / 40 hours per week
