greenhouse worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Floriculture production.
• Confined spaces.
• Wet/damp.
• Odours.
• Hot.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Non-smoking.
• Work setting: Rural area.
• Remote location.

Tasks:

• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Plant bulbs and seeds.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Clean work area.

Type of product:

• Bedding plants.
• Cut flowers.
• Seasonal plants.

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.
• Large workload.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.