Jobs Openings At Avina Fresh Produce Ltd – 28265 58 AveAbbotsford, BC V4X 2E8

Job Title: Harvesting labourer
Location: 28265 58 AveAbbotsford, BCV4X 2E8
Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight
Wage: $18.60/Hour

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Will train

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous crop farming

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Sort and pack fruits and vegetables
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry
• Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Mushrooms

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fruit harvester
• Vegetable harvester
• Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply
Online: Apply On Company WebSite

What you will be doing:

• Seedling care including seeding, watering, potting up, fertilizing
• Garden bed preparation such as broadforking, hauling compost
• Transplanting by hand
• Weeding
• Harvest in the field and in greenhouses
• Wash and pack produce for sale on site or bulk deliveries
• Deliver produce to Fresh City warehouse
• Site maintenance such as lawn mowing, weed-wacking, and general upkeep
• Irrigation management for field crops
• Assist with building projects and farm infrastructure set up
• Interact with the public on a frequent basis due to the nature of our farm being in a public park.

What you will bring to the table:

• • Farming experience an asset, preferably in a production-focused operation
  • Labour, service, restaurant work experience an asset
  • Motivation to work hard and increase efficiency at the farm
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills – ability to give and receive direction and criticism on the fly
  • Ability to work independently for long periods of time
  • Positive attitude even in the face of challenges
  • Attention to detail, quick worker, and fast learner
  • Physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions including rain, cold, and heat
  • Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with people of different ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and individuals who experience marginalization
  • Valid G driver’s license is an asset
  • Experience with carpentry, irrigation and farm equipment is considered an asset.