greenhouse labourer

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Wet / damp
• Odours
• Hot

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Cut horticultural crops
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Weeding
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Vegetables

Type of crops

• Cucumbers
• Greenhouse vegetables
• Tomatoes

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 52 hours per week