Job description:
Mahil Farms Ltd is looking for a full time, Berry Picker and Packer to join our team as soon as possible.
Vacancies: 30
Job details
- Salary: $17.85 / hour for 40 hours a week
- Employment groups: Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
- Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time 40 hours / week
- Start date: As soon as possible
Job requirements
Languages
None
Education
No education requirements
Experience
No previous experience required, will train
Locations of Work:
- 1613 Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1E3
- 2638 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1G6
- 28096 King Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1B1
- 3710 Ross Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1T1
- 1432 272 Street, Aldergrove, British Columbia, V4W 2P9
- 1825 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1E1
- 4296 Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia, V4X 1N9
Business address:
1613 Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford, BCV4X 1E3
Job Description
- Hand-harvest ripe blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries carefully to minimize bruising and maintain premium fruit quality
- Inspect, sort, and grade berries based on size, colour, firmness, ripeness, and established quality standards
- Remove overripe, underripe, damaged, or unmarketable fruit during harvesting and packing
- Pack berries into approved containers, ensuring accurate weights, proper labeling, and secure stacking for cooling, storage, and transport
- Load, unload, move, and organize harvest bins, crates, packaging materials, and harvested produce for processing and shipment
- Clean and sanitize harvest bins, trays, racks, packing tables, and work areas to maintain food safety and hygiene standards
- Perform pruning tasks, including removing dead, damaged, or excess canes and branches to promote plant health, airflow, and improved berry production, under supervisor guidance
- Assist with plant maintenance activities such as tying canes, adjusting supports, spacing growth, and clearing weeds and debris around bushes
- Monitor crops for signs of pests, disease, mold, or nutrient deficiencies and report concerns to the supervisor
- Support irrigation activities by checking water lines and ensuring proper moisture levels for optimal plant growth
- Operate basic farm tools and equipment safely and perform routine cleaning and upkeep
- Follow supervisor instructions, farm procedures, and workplace health and safety policies at all times
- Provide assistance with packing line operations and other farm duties as required during pre-harvest preparation and post-harvest handling activities.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
How to apply
By email:
hiring.mahilfarms@gmail.com
