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farm machinery operator

farm machinery operator

La cie Farmer JohnHenryville, QC, CA
14 days ago
Salary
CA$23.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English or French
  • Hours : 30 to 70 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience : 5 years or more
  • or equivalent experience

    • Asset languages

    • Spanish; Castilian

      • Work site environment

    • Corn farming
    • Hay farming
    • Organic farming
    • Other grain farming
    • Other miscellaneous animal farming
    • Other miscellaneous crop farming
    • Wheat farming
    • Dairy
    • Grain, oil and forage crop

      • Work setting

    • Rural area
    • Staff accommodation available

      • Tasks

    • Clean the crops
    • Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
    • Clear fields of wood and stones
    • Develop specific plans to prioritize
    • Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
    • Level earth to fine grade specifications
    • Organize tasks to accomplish the work
    • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
    • Weeding
    • Fertilize and spray crops
    • Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
    • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
    • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
    • Maintain quality control and production records
    • Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
    • Perform general farm duties
    • Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops

      • Supervision

    • 3-4 people

      • Equipment and machinery experience

    • Feeding and watering system
    • Fertilizer applicator
    • Storage and silage system
    • Tractor
    • Farm truck
    • Forage equipment
    • Haying equipment
    • Manure spreader
    • Planting equipment
    • Swather
    • Tillage equipment
    • Forklift
    • Hand tools

      • Automated systems experience

    • Manure handling and storage

      • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Ability to work independently
    • Physically demanding
    • Attention to detail
    • Overtime required

      • Own tools / equipment

    • Steel-toed safety boots

      • Personal suitability

    • Excellent oral communication
    • Organized
    • Team player
    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Judgement
    • Reliability
    • Quick learner

      • Screening questions

    • Are you available for the advertised start date?

      • Other benefits

    • Learning / training paid by employer
    • On-site housing options
    • Team building opportunities
    • Variable or compressed work week