Greenhouse Labourer- Glencoe

Reports to: Greenhouse Supervisor

We are seeking individuals to join our Greenhouse team in a laborer role. If you enjoy physical Labour, have experience with agriculture or landscaping, and enjoy working as part of a team this position may be for you.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Handling vegetable seedlings throughout production, performing tasks such as; seeding, transplanting, staking, shipping, material handling and cleaning
• Physical labour, repetitive bending over at the waist to tend to vegetable seedlings
• Physical tasks include bending, lifting 20-30 lbs., twisting, and standing for extended periods
• Examine plants for quality and prepare for shipping
• Detect disease and health problems in plants
• Fertilize, cultivate, spray, and irrigate plants
• Follow bio-security procedures
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow, temperature, screens and lighting in facilities
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Maintain and assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Location/Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environment in rural area, own transportation required.
• Repetitive tasks, combination of standing, bending, walking, crouching
• 35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening

This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESA http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to operate various types of equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have reliable transportation
• Flexible availability
• No education or experience required – We provide training