Greenhouse labourer
Aldershot Greenhouses Limited
Various locations Burlington , , ON Waterdown ,
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Ontario
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Canada
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. 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. Type of product: Perennials. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Mechanical sprayer. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. 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: Reliability. Team player. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.