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Packer, Vegetables - Farm job in Coaldale, AB with Van Giessen Growers Inc, Alberta - alis
This seasonal full time Packer, Vegetables - Farm job from Van Giessen Growers Inc is offering $18.34 hourly for 40 to 72 hours per week.
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Packer, Vegetables - Farm

Employer

Van Giessen Growers Inc

Date Posted

August 17, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Coaldale, AB
  • Earnings $18.34 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 to 72 hours per week
  • Position Seasonal Full Time
  • Vacancies 4  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Aug 31, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Van Giessen Growers Inc

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

  • Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
  • Wet/damp
  • Dusty
  • Noisy
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Potato and vegetable

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

  • Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
  • Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
  • Pack fruits and vegetables
  • Sort fruits and vegetables
  • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Type of crops

  • Carrots
  • Potatoes

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Packer, Vegetables - Farm is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Harvesting Labourers
METHODICAL

Interest in comparing information to sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at farms, and to pick row and orchard crops

objective

Interest in handling, loading, unloading and transferring crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock and poultry

innovative

Interest in preparing vegetable produce for market

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