Seasonal Picker & Shipper

Gemmell's Garden Centre; Smiths Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in horticulture is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Pickers & Shippers. This exciting seasonal role involves efficiently picking and preparing annuals and perennials for wholesale shipping, ensuring plant health, and maintaining a clean greenhouse environment. Ideal candidates should be passionate about plants and enjoy hands-on work while being part of a dedicated team. With flexible hours and a supportive work atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic setting and want to contribute to a flourishing business.

Qualifications

• Passion for plants and ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently pick and prepare plants for wholesale shipping.
• Monitor plant health and maintain quality and appearance.
• Support a positive and productive team environment.

Skills

Hands-on work

Plant care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wagons/Carts

Job description

Job Opportunity: Seasonal Picker & Shipper (Annuals & Perennials)Location: Gemmell’s Garden Centre, Smiths Falls ONReports To: Lead Hand, Retail ManagerEmployment Type: Seasonal – Full-TimeStart Date: April 30, 2025Are you passionate about plants and enjoy hands-on work in a greenhouse environment? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Pickers & Shippers to help prepare and ship wholesale plant orders during our busy season!Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently pick and prepare perennials and annuals for wholesale shipping
• Prune, clip, and deadhead plants as needed to maintain quality and appearance
• Monitor plant health and report pest, disease, or drought concerns
• Stake tall plants as directed to prevent wind damage
• Gather and organize plant material for orders using wagons/carts
• Maintain clean and organized greenhouse work areas
• Follow all instructions from the Crew Leader, Production Coordinator, or General Manager
• Assist with cleanup duties including removing dead material and emptying waste buckets
• Support a positive and productive team environment

Working Hours & Expectations:

• April–May: 8:00 AM start time, working until 3:00–6:00 PM or later
• Availability: Must be flexible to work 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Long hours may be required depending on business needs

If you enjoy working with plants and being part of a hardworking, cheerful team, we’d love to hear from you!