Greenhouse Labourer

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EducationNo degree, certificate or diplomaExperienceExperience an asset

On siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environmentOutdoorsAt heightsWet/dampHotNon-smokingWork settingRural areaRelocation costs not covered by employerResponsibilitiesTasksClean the cropsDeleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripeningDivide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lotsGreenhouse cleaningGuide growing shoots into optimal development positionsHand harvesting vegetablesRemove manually all suckers and water sproutsTie and secure plantsWeedingWrite daily basic progress reportsPlant bulbs and seedsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsReport signs of insect or disease damageWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work areaExperience and specializationType of productHydroponic horticultural productsVegetablesType of cropsBell peppersCucumbersGreenhouse tomatoesGreenhouse vegetablesHerbsAdditional informationTransportation/travel informationOwn transportationWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationOvertime requiredWeight handlingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)Personal suitabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsReliabilityTeam playerBenefitsOther benefitsFree parking available