Greenhouse worker

Canada Job Bank; Cottam; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelee Acres Inc. in Leamington, Ontario is seeking a Greenhouse Worker to join our team. The role is permanent, full-time with day shifts and possible overtime; no formal education required; training provided; you will work in a greenhouse environment focusing on plant care.

Responsibilities include pruning, watering, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, tidy workspace; ability to lift up to 23 kg; English fluency required. Rural area setting; vegetables and greenhouse crops.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English language.
• No standard education requirements; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• Clean the work area.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Pelee Acres Inc. based in Leamington, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and To be determined.

Employer Name: Pelee Acres Inc.
Position: Greenhouse worker
No. of vacancies: 30
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 44 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Leamington, ON

• The candidate will be expected to assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• The candidate will be expected to water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be able to work in a wet/damp and hot environment.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Type of Product

• The product type is vegetables.

Type of Crops

• The type of crop is greenhouse vegetables.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be able to handle a heavy workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.