Crop Farm Labourer – Harvesting at Haarsma Farms Ltd. Canada

Crop Farm Labourer – Harvesting at Haarsma Farms Ltd.

Employer: Haarsma Farms Ltd.
Location: 52302A Range Road 265, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3L6
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
Salary: $18.11 to $20.00 per hour (negotiable)
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
Vacancies: 5

Job Overview

Haarsma Farms Ltd. is currently looking for reliable and hardworking Crop Farm Labourers to join their team in Spruce Grove, Alberta. This permanent, full-time position focuses on harvesting crops such as potatoes and grains. The role involves working outdoors in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, offering opportunities for overtime. No formal education or prior experience is required, though experience in farming or agriculture is an asset. On-site staff accommodation is available.

Key Responsibilities

As a Crop Farm Labourer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Harvesting Crops: Assist in harvesting various crops, including potatoes and grains, ensuring they meet quality standards for the market.
• Crop Cleaning: Perform cleaning tasks to ensure that harvested crops are ready for market.
• Grading Produce: Sort and grade vegetables and fruits based on size, shape, color, and volume to optimize their market value.
• Operating Equipment: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, such as harvesters and tractors, to ensure efficiency during the harvest.
• Manual Tasks: Perform manual labor such as hoeing between rows, bending, crouching, kneeling, and handling heavy loads.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensure the work area remains clean and organized.
• Loading and Transferring: Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, and harvested produce.

Work Environment and Conditions

This role is performed on-site in a rural farming setting, so candidates must be prepared for outdoor work in various weather conditions. Key aspects of the job include:

• Physically Demanding Tasks: This is a physically intense job that requires stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to handle heavy loads.
• Repetitive Work: The work can be repetitive and includes bending, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods.
• Work Conditions: The environment may be dusty and require handling equipment in a fast-paced setting. Overtime is required during busy seasons.

Skills and Qualifications

• Languages: Proficiency in English is required.
• Education: No formal education is required.
• Experience: Previous farming experience is an asset, but not mandatory as on-the-job training will be provided.
• Physical Capability: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and handling large workloads.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to distinguish between various crop types, sizes, and grades, ensuring produce meets market standards.
• Personal Suitability: Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits of Working at Haarsma Farms

• Staff Accommodation: On-site accommodation is available for eligible candidates.
• Long-Term Employment: This is a permanent, full-time position offering job security and growth opportunities.
• Overtime Pay: Expect overtime opportunities during peak harvest periods, increasing earning potential.
• Work Environment: A supportive team and a dynamic, rural work setting.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Haarsma Farms team, please submit your application via email or by mail:

• Email: hr.haarsmafarms@gmail.com
• Mail: Haarsma Farms Ltd., 52302A Range Road 265, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3L6

Application Deadline: December 12, 2024

Don’t miss the chance to work at Haarsma Farms Ltd., where you can gain hands-on experience in crop farming while benefiting from competitive wages, accommodation, and a full-time, permanent position. Apply today!