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Farm Machinery Operator (NOC8431)
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Location
55215, RR 223, Fort Saskatchewan, AB| Alberta
Norbest Farms grows seed potatoes in the rich soil of the North Saskatchewan River Valley located in Northern Alberta, Canada. This is a family business that was established in the 1950s.
The company has an immediate opening for 1 (one) Farm Machinery Operator.
The candidate’s duties include:
Perform activities like drive tractors, operate machinery, spray fields, inspect sprinklers, etc.
Fertilize using machinery and perform other duties related to agriculture stream.
Plant, cultivate, harvest crops using equipment and machinery.
Operate other farm machinery and equipment.
Load products into trucks and/or drive trucks to storage.
Perform light maintenance and repairs on implements, equipment, and tractors.
Perform general labor on the farm such as ground maintenance and cleaning equipment.
Communicate with farm supervisors, managers, and owners regarding crop progress and issues that may arise.
Perform other general farm duties as needed.
Requirements:
No specific education or training requirements, training will be provided on work.
Basic farm knowledge, some background in operating machinery will be an asset.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Machinery operations, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, physically demanding, hand-eye co-ordination, sitting.
Work sites: Year round work, Outdoors, wet/damp/rain, hot/cold.
Minimum Education: Secondary School.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Positions Available: 1
Job Location: 55215, RR 223, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2N9, Canada.
Compensation: $20.00/hour for 30-60 hours/week (+ 4% Vacation pay); No benefits; Staff accommodation available.
Apply by Email: norbestfarms.hiring@gmail.com