Lead Greenhouse Order Picker

West Coast Gardens; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Floral in Surrey is seeking a dependable Lead Greenhouse Order Picker to supervise a small team and ensure accurate, timely picking for customer orders at our Surrey facility.

You will coordinate daily priorities with the packing team, maintain quality standards, and keep workspaces organized in a fast-paced greenhouse environment while promoting teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse operations or warehousing is preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team while performing hands-on picking.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear and professional communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small order-picking team of 3–4 employees.
• Pick plants and greenhouse products accurately for customer orders.
• Review orders and organize picking priorities and assignments.
• Coordinate with warehouse packing team on status and timelines.
• Inspect products for quality and report issues.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Reliability

Job description

West Coast Floral is looking for a dependable and organized Lead Greenhouse Order Picker to join our team. This is a hands-on position responsible for leading a small team in picking plant products accurately and efficiently from our greenhouses for customer orders.

The successful candidate will help coordinate daily picking priorities; ensure products are ready for the warehouse packing team on time and confirm that all selected plants meet our internal quality standards. This position is ideal for someone who communicates well, enjoys working with a small team, and can keep work moving in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a small order-picking team of approximately three to four employees
• Pick plants and other greenhouse products accurately and efficiently for customer orders
• Review daily orders and help organize picking priorities and team assignments
• Ensure products are picked and delivered to the packing area within required timelines
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with the warehouse packing team regarding order status, priorities, timing, shortages and delays
• Inspect products during the picking process to ensure they meet internal quality standards
• Identify and report product shortages, quality concerns, order discrepancies, or other issues
• Provide clear direction and support to team members throughout the shift
• Monitor picking progress and adjust priorities when order requirements or shipping schedules change
• Ensure products are handled carefully to minimize damage and maintain quality
• Maintain accurate product counts and order information
• Keep greenhouse aisles, picking areas, carts, and workspaces clean and organized
• Promote a positive, respectful and productive team environment
• Follow and help reinforce all workplace health and safety procedures
• Assist with other greenhouse or warehouse duties when required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in greenhouse operations, order picking, warehousing, horticulture, or a similar environment is an asset
• Previous team-lead or leadership experience is an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Able to lead a small team while also performing hands-on work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy
• Able to recognize quality issues and follow established product standards
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Dependable, punctual and able to follow through on responsibilities
• Able to work effectively in a bust environment with changing priorities and deadlines
• Positive attitude and willingness to support other team members and departments
• Basic plant knowledge is an asset but is not required

Growth and Development

As the company continues to grow, motivated employees may have opportunities to learn additional greenhouse and warehouse functions, receive further training and take on increased responsibilities. Employees who demonstrate strong performance and successfully assume additional duties may be considered for wage increases based on their expanded role, level of responsibility, experience, and overall contribution to the company. We welcome applicants who take pride in their work, communicate well, and enjoy helping a small team achieve daily goals

Starting wage $20- $25 per hour depending on experience