harvesting labourer

Fresh4U Farms Ltd. · Abbotsford, BC · $17.85 hourly

Verdict

Fresh4U Farms Ltd. is a verified agricultural operation in Abbotsford with legitimate business credentials, active job postings across multiple platforms, and a real mailing address in an agricultural area. The posting itself is detailed and professional, with comprehensive information about tasks, work conditions, and support programs. However, the requirement to mail physical resumes to a residential-area address in Surrey (rather than the Abbotsford farm location) introduces a moderate concern typical of agricultural seasonal hiring, though not uncommon in the sector. Overall, the strong employer verification and detailed, substantive job description outweigh this single procedural flag.

mail_physical_resume+12
Requires mailing physical resume to Surrey address (17830 16 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V2) rather than farm location; unusual but not uncommon in agricultural seasonal hiring
web.locationMatch-5
Posting location (Abbotsford, BC) matches verified company location; mailing address in legitimate agricultural area
web.applicationAddressType-5
Application address type is 'business', indicating legitimate business address rather than residential or virtual office
web.hasJobsListing-8
Company actively posts jobs on multiple platforms (Indeed, Workopolis, Glassdoor, Job Bank), demonstrating legitimate ongoing recruitment
posting_detail_quality-10
Comprehensive, detailed job description with specific NOC code, clear tasks, work conditions, physical requirements, and extensive support programs for diverse worker groups (newcomers, youth, veterans, Indigenous workers, mature workers, persons with disabilities)
web.businessMatch-15
Employer name and business verified as real, substantive greenhouse farming operation with 18 acres under glass in Abbotsford, BC

Application flags (1)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: 17830 16 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 9V2

Employer checks

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    "confidence": 0.85,
    "summary": "Fresh4U Farms Ltd. is a real, substantive greenhouse farming operation in Abbotsford, BC with 18 acres under glass. Company actively posts jobs on multiple platforms (Indeed, Workopolis, Glassdoor, Job Bank). No dedicated corporate website found, but company is verifiable through job postings and industry references. Mailing address (28581 Huntingdon Rd) is in legitimate agricultural area of Abbotsford. Location matches claimed posting location. No red flags detected."
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Full description

Occupation (NOC): Harvesting labourers (85101)
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Salary: $17.85 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Temporary
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming, Organic farming, All weather conditions
Work setting: Staff accommodation available, Staff accommodation provided
Tasks: Clean the crops, Greenhouse cleaning, Hand harvesting vegetables, Pack fruits and vegetables, Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Sort fruits and vegetables, Clean work area, Harvest crops
Type of crops: Tomatoes, Berries, Vegetables
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you available for shift or on-call work?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options: Early morning, Evening, Morning
Experience: Will train
Employment terms options: Day
Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.), Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.), Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.), Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities , Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities, Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities 
Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.), Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) , Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition, Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees , Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees , Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment, Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans , Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) , Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)  , Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)  , Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market  , Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) 
Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers , Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations   , Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers , Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers 
Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers , Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination  , Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers  , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers , Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) , Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) , Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) , Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) 
Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities, Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.), Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees, Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
How to apply:
By mail: 17830 16 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 9V2