Job description:

Dhanti Acres cultivates quality blueberries in Surrey, BC.  Our blueberries are delicious, healthy, and locally cultivated. With a deep respect for mother nature, we are committed to preserving the health and prosperity of our community while producing superior blueberry harvests. We are currently hiring hard-working farm workers to complement our team. If you possess a collaborative spirit, physical stamina, and a fondness for the great outdoors, you could be the perfect fit for our blueberry farming operations at Dhanti Acres.

Employer Information

Company: Dhanti Acres

Business/Farm Address: 8424, 172 Street, Surrey, BC, V4N 3G4

Position Description

Position: Farm Worker

Type of employment: Full-time - Permanent; Year-round work 

No of Positions: 5

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Work Location: 8424, 172 Street, Surrey, BC, V4N 3G4

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $16.75 per hour

Overtime and Vacation Pay

Stable & full-time employment

If needed, we offer housing for $30 per week. We'll also cover your relocation costs and private health insurance until you're enrolled in the provincial health plan. Additionally, we provide daily transport from your accommodation to the farm.

Job Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Harvest crops by hand or with the use of machinery.
• Prepare the crops for shipment by packing and grading them.
• Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean up of packing areas.
• Pruning and thinning, weeding, repairing drip lines, and applying sawdust as needed.
• Make use of basic farming tools, maintain them, and store them properly after each use.
• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.
• Unload, load, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm products.
• Other farm-related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• No experience is required; we will train.
• Ability to work long hours, early morning, and weekends.
• Ability to work in various work environments such as wet, damp, dust and cold etc.
• No education and language requirements.  

How to apply?

Candidates who are interested in applying for this position are encouraged to send their resume:

By Email (preferred):  Dhantiacres.ca@gmail.com

By Mail:  8424 172^nd Street, Surrey, BC, V4N 3G4