Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 72 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Fruit and vegetable combination farming Outdoors Hot All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Tasks Apply fertilizers Apply the technique of hoeing between the row Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Clear fields of wood and stones Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.

Hand harvesting vegetables Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Pack fruits and vegetables Pick row and orchard crops Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Sort fruits and vegetables Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Clean work area Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops,



livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Type of crops Apples Asparagus Bell peppers Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cucumbers Garlic Melons Onions Raspberries Strawberries Sweet corn Tomatoes Zucchinis Potatoes Sugar beets Equipment and machinery experience Carrot seeder Onion seeder Onion transplanter Farm truck Forklift Tractor Vegetable harvester Fertilizer applicator Planting equipment Seed drill Sprayer or duster Hand tools Automated systems experience Automated irrigation system Feeding and watering system Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced workplace Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Quick learner Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend Other benefits On-site housing options Parking available

📌 farm worker, vegetables (British Columbia)
🏢 Horsting's Farm Market
📍 British Columbia