Prins Edward Island – Canada: Our client is looking for a General Farm Worker to join the team.
This is a seasonal contract position.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years’ experience on a farm performing farming duties required
- 1 year experience performing general farm equipment maintenance required
- 1 year experience operating tractors and forklifts required
- 3A truck license and experience operating an excavator preferable.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Ability to operate farm equipment, including tractors and forklifts.
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment. Welding ability.
- Adaptability, collaboration, active learning, attention to detail, strong work ethic, social orientation, cleanliness.
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly.
KEY KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Basic knowledge of operating farm equipment
- Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural equipment
- Basic knowledge of agriculture and processes in producing a vegetable crop.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assist other farm workers to plant and grow crops, move and set up irrigation systems, harvest crops, and perform other farm related duties.
- Load, unload, pack and transport potatoes during shipping season.
- Do general clean up of growing, producing, harvesting, packing and shipping areas.
- Assist with general farm maintenance and maintenance of equipment and tools.
- May assist in clearing woodland with an excavator.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM001765&preview=166647256970e0fde7902acd2de7ea60
