Greenhouse Technician — Grow Fresh Produce & Grow Skills

Nature-Fresh-Farms-Inc.; Leamington; Sur place; CAD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Uniforms provided

Résumé du poste

Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, ON is hiring Greenhouse Workers to join the Greenhouse Department at our Leamington facility. The role covers diverse tasks from crop start-up to product prep for market and forklift handling, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Average hours are 40–60 per week; schedules include Monday–Saturday with occasional afternoon shifts (Sunday–Friday). Wages are $19.00–$21.00 per hour, with vacation and stat holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential, we are willing to train.
• Education is not a requirement.
• Work is physically demanding, fast paced and climates can vary from warm to cold.
• Hours will fluctuate to reflect ongoing needs of the business - average 40-60 hours per week.
• Must be available Monday-Saturday, and in some instances able to rotate on afternoon shift as required. Afternoon shift schedule is Sunday-Friday.
• Uniforms will be provided by the company should the employee choose. The employee will be responsible for uniform cleaning fees which varies between $7.00-11.00 depending on the style.

Responsabilités

• Crop Start up: Placing coco slabs, filling buckets placing drip hose, rolling out plastic/tarp, planting tying strings, clipping plants.
• Crop Cleanout: Rolling tarp, removing plants, sweeping, cleaning out plants debris, basic maintenance, washing and sanitizing the greenhouse.
• Crop Maintenance: Clipping, twisting, suckering, de-leafing, fruit pruning, lowering the plants, scout for pest & disease, applying biologicals, spraying, checking irrigation, applying fertilizer.
• Product Prep for Market: Picking the product, sorting product, packaging product, box making, stacking, tagging, cart driving, and machine operator.
• Loading, unloading, and transferring farm produce and products for transport using a forklift or hand jack.
• Move skids of crates with farm produce accordingly within the production area and ensure packing lines have the correct produce.
• Move, relocate and stack materials in appropriate areas. Ensuring safe and efficient handling of goods and materials.

Description du poste

Nature Fresh Farms in Leamington, ON is hiring Greenhouse Workers to join the Greenhouse Department at our Leamington facility. The role covers diverse tasks from crop start-up to product prep for market and forklift handling, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Average hours are 40–60 per week; schedules include Monday–Saturday with occasional afternoon shifts (Sunday–Friday). Wages are $19.00–$21.00 per hour, with vacation and stat holiday pay.