Posted on: July 11, 2023
Date: July 11, 2023
Job Title: General Labourer
NOC Code: 73400
Description\Duties
- Crop Start-up: Placing coco slabs, filling buckets, placing drip hose, rolling out plastic/tarp, planting, tying strings, clipping plants. Etcetera
- Crop Cleanout: rolling up tarp, removing plants, sweeping, cleaning out plant debris, basic maintenance, washing and sanitizing the greenhouse.
- Crop Maintenance: Clipping, twisting, suckering, de-leafing, fruit pruning, lowering the plants, scout for pest & disease, applying biologicals, spraying, checking irrigation, applying fertilizer.
- Product Prep for Market: Picking the product, sorting product, packaging product, box making, stacking, tagging, cart driving, and machine operator.
- Continuous general cleanup inside/outside the greenhouse and all related areas. General Maintenance.
Qualifications
- Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential, we are willing to train.
- Must be able to distinguish colors.
- Work is physically demanding, fast paced and climates can vary from warm to cold.
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time; bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Possibility of working at heights or lifting 15-25lbs.
- Environment can at times be humid.
Salary: $15.83/hr – with some activities you will have the potential to earn more with piece rate/bonuses/higher rate however will earn no less than $15.83/hr. Statutory holiday pay may apply in some departments.
Hours of Work: Hours will fluctuate to reflect ongoing needs of the business – average 40-60 hours per week. Must be available Monday-Saturday, and in some instances able to rotate on afternoon shift as required. Afternoon shift schedule is Sunday-Friday.
Location (City\Town): Leamington
On Bus Route: No
Position Requires a Personal Vehicle: No, but reliable transportation to work is required
Additional Information
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Contact: eac@publicboard.ca, 519-326-0513