Farm Worker Positions Available at Bains Berry Farms Ltd. in Surrey, BC

Farm Worker Positions Available at Bains Berry Farms Ltd. in Surrey, BC

Bains Berry Farms Ltd. is actively hiring farm workers to join their team in Surrey, BC. This full-time, permanent role offers consistent hours with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour for 40 hours a week. If you’re interested in hands-on work in the agricultural field, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and contribute to sustainable farming in British Columbia.

Job Overview

• Position: Farm Worker
• Location: Surrey, BC (on-site work required)
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: $18.00 hourly
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning
• Vacancies: 15 positions available
• Job Bank Reference: #3132027

Qualifications and Requirements

• Language: Basic proficiency in English.
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; training will be provided on the job.

Key Responsibilities

As a farm worker at Bains Berry Farms Ltd., your duties will include:

• Crop Maintenance: Planting, cultivating, and irrigating a variety of crops, with a focus on blueberries.
• Fertilization and Pest Control: Applying fertilizers and pesticides to crops according to safety standards.
• Harvesting: Hand-picking crops to ensure top quality for market distribution.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating and maintaining farm machinery for field tasks.

Work Site Environment

This role is ideal for candidates comfortable with:

• Outdoor Conditions: Working outdoors in various weather conditions, including hot, cold, and damp environments.
• Physical Tasks: Physically demanding tasks like lifting, bending, crouching, and handling heavy loads.
• Repetitive Tasks: Completing tasks with attention to detail over long periods.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This role requires a level of physical endurance and attention to detail, with tasks that involve:

• Standing and Walking: Extended periods of standing, walking, and maneuvering in fields.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to work with hands, plant crops, and harvest.
• Colour Differentiation: Ability to distinguish between colors, important for harvesting quality crops.

Personal Suitability

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others in a collaborative farm environment.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing tasks and schedules based on weather and crop conditions.

Who Can Apply?

Bains Berry Farms Ltd. welcomes applications from:

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

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their applications by:

• Email: Sending a resume to bainsberryfarm@gmail.com

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024.