Work For Foreigners: Farm Labourer — SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Build Hands-On Agricultural Experience in Richmond, BC While Growing, Harvesting, Grading, and Preparing Fresh Crops for Market
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Field and Vegetable Crop Labourer
Employer: BEAN SPROUT KING
Location: Richmond, BC
Wage: $19.00 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Early morning, Weekend, Shift
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
BEAN SPROUT KING is seeking hardworking and dependable Field and Vegetable Crop Labourers to support daily crop production, harvesting, greenhouse operations, and farm maintenance in Richmond, British Columbia. This hands-on agricultural role is ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work, are comfortable with physically demanding tasks, and are willing to work in changing weather and farm conditions. You will assist with planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, grading, packing, and inspecting crops while helping maintain clean, safe, and productive growing areas. The position offers permanent full-time employment at $19.00 per hour, with opportunities to develop practical experience in crop production, greenhouse operations, farm machinery, and agricultural product handling.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

• Previous agricultural, farm, greenhouse, nursery, crop production, or harvesting experience is an asset
• Experience with vegetable harvesting, crop maintenance, produce grading, or farm equipment is beneficial
• On-the-job training may be provided for qualified candidates willing to learn

Work Site Environment

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Outdoor agricultural environment
• Greenhouse and nursery work
• Confined spaces
• Wet and damp conditions
• Hot working conditions
• Noisy environment
• Cold and refrigerated areas
• Exposure to changing weather and seasonal farm conditions

Work Setting

• Farm and field-based agricultural environment in Richmond, BC
• Outdoor crop production and harvesting areas
• Greenhouse and nursery operations
• Early morning, weekend, and shift work as required by crop production schedules
• Fast-paced environment during planting, harvesting, grading, and packing periods
• Regular handling and movement of crops, crates, supplies, and farm materials

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Apply fertilizers according to established crop production procedures
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and maintain crops throughout the growing season
• Clean crops and remove unwanted plant material, debris, and other contaminants
• Clear and collect brush, debris, and waste from fields, pens, greenhouses, and other work areas
• Hand harvest vegetables and other agricultural products
• Harvest seedlings and soybean pods according to production requirements
• Harvest mature crops and prepare produce for processing, storage, or market
• Divide freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots
• Grade fruits and vegetables according to size, shape, colour, quality, and volume
• Examine harvested products for quality, maturity, and readiness for market
• Pack fruits and vegetables carefully for transportation, storage, or sale
• Monitor water saturation, light, and temperature levels according to crop growth and development requirements
• Perform greenhouse cleaning and general greenhouse maintenance
• Detect signs of crop disease, pest damage, or other plant health problems and report concerns appropriately
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, and other agricultural materials
• Operate and assist with the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment as required
• Operate forklifts, loaders, lift trucks, or related equipment when properly trained and authorized
• Clean and organize work areas, tools, equipment, and crop production spaces
• Follow farm safety, sanitation, crop handling, and quality-control procedures
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and other farm workers to meet daily production targets

Experience and Specialization

• Experience with soybean crops is an asset
• Experience in nursery or greenhouse operations is beneficial
• Familiarity with vegetable and miscellaneous crop production is an asset
• Knowledge of crop harvesting, grading, packing, irrigation, and general farm maintenance is beneficial

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Forklift
• Loader
• Lift truck
• Farm machinery and agricultural equipment

Area of Specialization

• Nursery operations
• Greenhouse operations
• Vegetable crop production
• Field crop production
• Harvesting and produce preparation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Fast-paced environment, particularly during planting and harvesting periods
• Repetitive tasks throughout the workday
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Handling heavy loads and agricultural materials
• Physically demanding work
• Strong manual dexterity
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail when handling and grading produce
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Large workload during peak production periods
• Regular walking throughout fields, greenhouses, and work areas
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, damp, and changing weather conditions
• Ability to handle weights up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexible and adaptable to changing farm schedules and production requirements
• Good judgement when handling crops, equipment, and daily agricultural tasks
• Organized and able to maintain efficient work routines
• Reliable and dependable with strong attendance and punctuality
• Team player who works effectively with farm supervisors and other workers
• Strong values and work ethic
• Honest and responsible when handling farm produce, equipment, and supplies
• Quick learner who is willing to learn new farming techniques and procedures
• Physically capable and willing to perform hands-on agricultural work
• Safety-conscious and attentive to instructions
• Positive attitude toward repetitive and physically demanding work
• Strong attention to quality and crop-handling standards

Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment
• $19.00 per hour
• Opportunity to gain Canadian agricultural work experience
• Practical experience in crop production, greenhouse operations, harvesting, and produce handling
• Opportunity to develop experience with farm machinery and equipment
• Other benefits as provided by the employer

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website