Greenhouse worker

COLASANTI FARMS LTD; Ruthven; Sur place; CAD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

COLASANTI FARMS LTD based in Kingsville, Ontario, is seeking a motivated Greenhouse worker to join our floriculture operation. The successful candidate will perform duties including plant care, pruning, potting, watering, and general greenhouse maintenance.

This seasonal/full-time role requires the ability to work long outdoor hours, lift up to 23 kg, and thrive in a noisy, odour-rich environment. Training is provided, and reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Responsabilités

• Clean the crop.
• Clip plants.
• Clean the greenhouse.
• Weed the beds and pots.
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Mix and prepare soils.
• Plant bulbs and seeds.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Water and care for plants, lawns, and gardens.
• Clean the work area.

Connaissances

English fluency

Reliability

Team player

Description du poste

COLASANTI FARMS LTD based in Kingsville, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: COLASANTI FARMS LTD
Position: Greenhouse worker
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $15.83 hourly 48 to 72 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Kingsville, ON

• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
• The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
• The candidate will be expected to spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
• The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
• The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
• The candidate will be expected to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must 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 be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Type of product

• Products include ferns, perennials, bedding plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges, seasonal plants, and tropical plants.

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 will be expected to manage a large 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.