We are part of the Food Farmers Industry as we grow, pack and sell bean sprouts.

Business and work address: 12531 126 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 0X4

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Plant, cultivate/care for growing crops
Harvest crops
Detect disease and health problems in crops
Examine crops for quality and prepare for market
Set and monitor water lines, airflow and temperature in growing and storage building
Write daily basic progress reports
Prepare seed for growing
Operate and maintain farm machinery, equipment and crop buildings
Clean crops growing and storage buildings
Clean equipment needed for growing, harvesting and packaging

Requirements

Education: Not required.

Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Hand-eye co-ordination
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching and kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing and walking.

Personal suitability: Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player.

Work site environment: Outdoors, Wet/damp, Dusty, Hot, Cold/refrigerated.

Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Work involves to function under repetitive movement of certain parts of the palms, fingers, wrist, hand, lower arm, upper arm, shoulder and back movements for prolonged periods.

Language: Basic level of English is required.

Salary: $18.34 - $20.34 hourly, 40 – 48 Hours per week.

Benefits: Accommodation provided at a discounted rate. If the candidate is willing to relocate, transportation costs are covered by the employer.

Important Information: This position requires flexibility in schedule. Most common schedule will be from Monday to Saturday from 4am to 12pm. The hours of work will depend on variable factors such as the amounts of bean sprouts that need to be harvested and the team members in attendance. Work on weekends may be required based on the business’ needs. Long hours will be required.

Yat Sun Food Products Ltd.

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