Greenhouse labourer
Heeman Greenhouses Limited
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Wet/damp
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- 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
- Apply fertilizers
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Bedding plants
- Seasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
- Forklift
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)