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farm machinery operator
from 41 600 $
Kroeker Farms LimitedWinkler
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Organic farming
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Wet/damp
- Cold/refrigerated
- Potato and vegetable
- Dirty
Work setting
- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Maintain work records and logs
- Perform general farm duties
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Carrots
- Onions
Equipment and machinery experience
- Fertilizer applicator
- Harvesters
- Sprayer or duster
- Tractor
- Combine harvester
- Farm truck
- Planting equipment
- Vegetable harvester
- Skidsteer
- Forklift
- Hand tools
Automated systems experience
- Manure handling and storage
Area of specialization
- Agricultural crop service
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Market insight
Near the median41 327 $
41 327 $41 327 $
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