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Job description:

We are a premier blueberry producer located in Surrey, BC, dedicated to providing quality fruit to the local community. We are proud to contribute to the blueberry industry by providing consumers with fresh, nutritious, and locally grown blueberries. Our mission at Blue Ocean Farms Inc. is to combine time-honored cultivation practices with cutting-edge farming techniques. Despite our commitment to sustainable agriculture, we consistently produce top-tier blueberry crops for the benefit of our community. We are currently seeking hardworking, enthusiastic farm workers. If you enjoy working outdoors, are team-oriented, and have the physical endurance to thrive in a farming environment, you would be a great fit for us. No prior experience is necessary, as we offer comprehensive, hands-on training.

Employer

Farm: Blue Ocean Farms Inc.

Farm Location: 17057 40th Ave, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1C8

Position

Position: Farm Worker

Type of employment: Full-Time; Permanent

No of positions: 6

Anticipated Start date: As soon as possible

Work Location:

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $17.40 per hour

Vacation Pay, Paid Sick Leave

Stable & full-time employment

If needed, we offer housing for $30 per week. We'll also cover your relocation costs and private health insurance until you're enrolled in the provincial health plan. Additionally, we provide daily transport from your accommodation to the farm.

Job Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Harvest crops by hand or with the use of machinery.
• Prepare the crops for shipment by packing and grading them.
• Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean-up of packing areas.
• Pruning and thinning, weeding, repairing drip lines, and applying sawdust as needed.
• Use basic farming tools, maintain them, and store them properly.
• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.
• Unload, load, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm products.
• Perform other farm-related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• No experience required; we will train.
• Ability to work long hours, early morning, and weekends.
• Ability to work in various work environments such as wet, damp, dust and cold etc.
• No education and language requirements. 

How to apply?

Email: jaspaul.shergill@icloud.com

If you are passionate about agriculture and are ready to contribute to the success of our farm, we encourage you to apply.