Nursery Worker/lead Hand

**Job Summary**:
The Greenhouse Lead Hand will ensure crop activities are performed as needed to ensure plants finish on time to Willowbrook Nurseries specifications. Within the assigned section he/she will prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings while also coach, mentor, and communicate with staff to properly execute daily tasks. He/she will work under the direction of the Head Grower to fulfill these responsibilities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Direct a small team of greenhouse workers to perform crop care, crop movement activities and perennial shipping requirements under the direction of the Head Grower
- Run potting lines as required (January
- April)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participate in documenting workflows, processes, procedures
- Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies
- Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests and report issues to the Head grower and Production manager
- Work closely with the Head Grower to ensure products are grown according to the spec, and following the pre-determined shipping schedule

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1 year’s greenhouse experience or 1 year greenhouse experience
- Grower Pesticide Safety Certification (or willing to obtain)

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently as required;
- Good communication skills;
- Team attitude and willingness to seek guidance and collaborate to solve problems on a daily basis;
- Able to work in a professional and cooperative manner with co-workers and management;
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Flexibility to work additional hours as required.

**Working Conditions**:

- Ability to stand 8+ hours per day;
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally;
- Ability to push 50-100 lbs. frequently;
- Working in a cool/ warm, humid indoor environment with moderate noise level and around moving machinery.
- The job involves considerable walking, standing for extended periods, lifting and bending throughout the day.

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc.

935 Victoria Ave.

Fenwick, ON

Attention: Human Resources

No phone calls please

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person