General Farm Worker

6 days ago

New Ross NS, Canada G & C Hughes Enterprises Limited Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Hand to join our Christmas tree farm. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn various tasks associated with our farm operations. This role requires physical stamina, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to operate farm machinery and other equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Planting and maintaining seedlings, screening and manufacturing soil for greenhouse, pull seedlings for transplant.
  • Assist in planting, fertilizing, spacing, shearing, flagging and cutting trees for harvest.
  • Cutting and tying boughs and wreaths.
  • Culling of problematic trees.
  • Dragging, loading and hauling trees with tractor to tree yard.
  • Help to grade and process trees (including shaking, baling, organizing and loading).
  • Make up firewood for bunkhouses, bag firewood and kindling for resale, load trucks with firewood for delivery.
  • Assist in repairing and maintaining wood processor.
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery, including tractors and other heavy equipment.
  • Utilize power tools and hand tools for various tasks.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on equipment and service vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintain yards, building fences, clean catch basins and draining ditches in tree yards.
  • Assist with heavy lifting tasks as needed throughout the farm.

Requirements

  • Mechanical knowledge is essential for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
  • Experience with power tools and hand tools is preferred.
  • Ability to operate chain saws, tractors, ATVs and vehicle safely and efficiently.
  • Basic math skills for measuring and calculating farm-related tasks.
  • Physical ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) regularly.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions effectively.
  • Prior experience in agriculture or farming is a plus but not mandatory.

Join our team and contribute to the success of our farming operations while gaining valuable experience in the agricultural industry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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