Job description

1383785 BC LTD DBA Patrick Blueberry Farm is currently hiring full-time Harvesting Labourers to support our large-scale, year-round blueberry farm operations.

• Vacancies: 26
• Salary: $18.25 / hour
• Hours: 40 hours / week
• Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (Year-round)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Business & Work Location: 14835 Patrick Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1Z1

Job Requirements

• Languages: None
• Education: No education requirements
• Experience: No previous experience required (will train)

Job Description

• Prune, trim, and shape mature blueberry bushes heavily during the fall and winter seasons to maximize future crop yields.
• Perform heavy fall and winter field maintenance, including weeding, brush clearing, removing dead branches, and winterizing fields.
• Support year-round farm operations, transitioning through pre-harvest preparation, active summer harvesting, and extensive post-harvest field care.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and maintain massive berry crop acreage.
• Harvest ripe berries by hand during production seasons using proper picking techniques.
• Sort, grade, and pack harvested berries into containers, trays, and boxes for transportation and sale.
• Tie, trellis, and secure young and mature blueberry plants to provide necessary structural support.
• Assist with soil preparation, mulching, organic matter application, and new field planting activities.
• Inspect crops regularly for signs of disease, winter frost damage, pests, and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Clean and maintain harvesting tools, field equipment, containers, and general farm work areas.
• Load, unload, and transport crates, farm supplies, fertilizers, and harvested produce.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance of farm machinery and tractors as instructed.
• Comply strictly with workplace health and safety procedures and supervisor instructions.

How to Apply

By email: info@patricksblueberryfarm.ca