General Labour Greenhouse

Pure Flavor® Farms; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run greenhouse vegetable farm in Ontario is seeking a General Labourer to maintain healthy crops and harvest produce. Responsibilities include crop maintenance, quality inspection, and careful handling of products. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required, making it a great opportunity for newcomers to greenhouse operations.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; general understanding of greenhouse operations preferred.
• Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy crop through various activities.
• Harvest vegetables using hand tools.
• Inspect crop quality and report issues.
• Handle produce carefully to meet quality and safety standards.
• Communicate frequently with Labour Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Comply with SOPs and company policies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Details

Pure Flavor Farms LP, marketed under the Pure Flavor brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary

The General Labour role is responsible for activities that maintain a healthy crop and for harvesting produce that is ready for market.

Responsibilities

• Crop maintenance; winding, suckering, de-leafing, lowering and pruning
• Harvest vegetables; using hand tools such as shears and knives
• Inspect crop quality; monitor for issues such as diseases, insect pests; report to personnel with authority
• Responsible for the careful handling of produce; prevent bruising, or damage to the product; meet quality, food safety and packing standards
• Communicate frequently with Labour Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
• Maintain a clean work area through out shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; general understanding of greenhouse operations preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet

Working Conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required
• This role operates in a hot, humid environment, where temperatures range from 90-100°F or more depending on the time of year. Occasional work within a refrigerated packhouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands as well as visual requirements
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds. This role regularly requires the employee to work at height up to 15 feet using a platform lifting device or scissor lift

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pure Flavor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants that apply will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Protected Veteran, or Disability Status. We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.

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