Nursery and Greenhouse Labourers

Quik's Farm Ltd; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quik’s Farm Ltd. in Chilliwack, BC is hiring a Nursery and Greenhouse Labourer to join a growing team. The role involves harvesting crops, planting in greenhouses and fields, and performing routine crop maintenance.

No formal education is required, and the job may require long hours and weekend work at times. Applicants should be hard-working, self-motivated, able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and comfortable working outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must be capable of working outdoors in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting flowers crops, fertilizing, pruning, bunching and recording crop data.
• Work alongside production crews to fulfill daily orders.
• Planting crops in greenhouses and fields.
• Sticking and planting soil beds and trays.
• General crop maintenance including pinching and thinning.
• Unloading, loading, storing, and maintaining crops and greenery.
• Maintaining clean work areas and packing areas.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hard working

Self-motivated

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma required

Job description

Quik’s Farm Ltd. is a wholesale cut flower grower based in Chilliwack, BC, with over 20 acres of indoor and an additional 35 acres of seasonal outdoor growing space. Quik’s Farm is geared towards the intense production of cut Chrysanthemums, Oriental Lilies, Alstroemeria, and other seasonal crops utilizing state-of-the-art growing systems and leading-edge technology to produce high-quality products for our diverse customer base throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA. We are currently hiring a Nursery and Greenhouse Labourer.

This position offers you an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun-loving, and growing team! Must be hard working, self-motivated, and willing to work long hours. If you enjoy working with people, working in a fast-paced environment, and smelling the flowers, then this is the job for you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Harvesting flowers crops, fertilizing, pruning, bunching in preparation, and recording crop data.
• Working alongside production crews to fulfill daily production orders.
• Planting crops in greenhouses and fields.
• Sticking and planting indoor and outdoor soil beds and trays.
• General ongoing crop maintenance including pinching and thinning.
• Unloading, loading, storing, and maintaining crops and bulk seasonal greenery.
• Maintaining clean work areas and grounds, as well as growing, producing, and packing areas.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required

Weight Handling

Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. This position may require you to work on Saturdays and statutory holidays. There will be no Sunday work.