Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Fruit and vegetable combination farmingOutdoorsWet/dampHotAll weather conditions

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.Hand harvesting vegetablesPack fruits and vegetablesPlant, cultivate and irrigate cropsSort fruits and vegetablesWeedingWrite daily basic progress reportsHarvest cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Type of crops

BlueberriesRaspberriesStrawberries

Equipment and machinery experience

Fruit harvester

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationBending, crouching, kneelingWalking

Personal suitability

Team playerQuick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morningEvening

Employment terms options

ShiftMorningDayWeekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Bergen Farms Produce

Open Positions

farm worker, fruit