greenhouse worker
Your tasks
- Clean the crops.
- Cut horticultural crops.
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Harvest seedlings.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- Operate climate controls.
- Seed cutting.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Weeding.
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
- Mix and prepare soils.
- Plant bulbs and seeds.
- Pot and re-pot plants.
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
- Report signs of insect or disease damage.
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
- Clean work area.
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Personal suitability
- Reliability.
- Team player.
No experience (will train).
Other
Work site environment
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Wet/damp.
- Hot.
- Non-smoking.
- Work setting: Rural area.
Type of product
- Hydroponic horticultural products.
- Vegetables.
Type of crops
- Greenhouse tomatoes.
- Greenhouse vegetables.
Transportation/travel information Own transportation. 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.
- Large workload.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment Gloves.
Employment terms options
- Evening.
- Morning.
Employment terms options
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.