Indian River Farms is hiring
Farm Equipment Operator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Grain, oil and forage crop
• Potato and vegetable
• All weather conditions

Tasks

• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Perform general farm duties
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Harvesters
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Forklift

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Parking available