greenhouse labourer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Confined spaces.
- Wet/damp.
- Odours.
- Hot.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Non-smoking.
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
Work setting:
Rural area.
Tasks:
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
- Clean work area.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
- Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market..
Type of product:
Vegetables.
Type of crops:
- Bell peppers.
- Greenhouse vegetables.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Large workload.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Tight deadlines.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.