General Farm Worker (Red Deer)

General Farm Worker

Company Discount movers Ltd. O A Red Barn BerriesBusiness information We are a family farm located between Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. We specialize in berry farming. We have strawberries Saskatoon berries raspberries haskaps etc. We also farm many types of vegetables.Business address 28413 Township Rd. 392 Red Deer AB T4E 1C8Work Location Same as aboveType of Employment Full time - PermanentEstimated Start Date As soon as possible Job Description Plant cultivate and irrigate crops Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops Examine produce for quality and prepare for market Set and monitor water lines air flow and temperature Vegetable culling Vertical farming system Weeding Cleaning crop Clipping Fruit trees training Greenhouse cleaning Hand harvesting vegetables Harvesting seedlings Hoeing crops Permaculture Snow removal during winter Requirements -Education No formal education required-Experience Experience is an asset.- Knowledge of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices is an asset.- Berry and vegetable farming knowledge is an asset. - Greenhouse nursery skills are an asset.-Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting standing walking Standing for extended periods Bending crouching kneeling.-Personal Suitability Organized Flexibility Team player Ability to multitask-Work Site Environment Hot Dusty Outdoors Confined spaces Odours Wet damp Cold refrigerated Dry.-Work Location Information Rural Area Remote location (8 minutes from Sylvan Lake 15 minutes from Red Deer).-Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Salary 15.42 to 17.42 hourly 45-60 Hours per week. Benefits Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Accommodation available at a discounted rate. Important Information Flexibility is required. This position will require working 5-6 days per week 7.5-10 hours per day from Monday to Saturday from 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM. During the winter the schedule varies depending on the weather most general work schedule is from 9 00 AM to 3 00 PM and there are two days off per week. Some weekend work may be required. Employee will always work a minimum of 30 hours regardless of the weather condition. Apply by e-mail to jaret.333(at)hotmail.comcc redbarnberries(at)canadaemail.caApply by mail to 28413 Township Rd 392 Red Deer AB T4E 1C8 Please apply with the subject Job Application General Farm Worker