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Greenhouse labourer

GrowLiv Biologicals
Various locations Leamington , , ON Amherstburg , , Ontario · Canada
Posted 23 hours ago Term or contract Full time $ 17.95 HOUR hourly / 37.5 to 48 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Confined spaces. Hot. Non-smoking. Tasks: Budding trees. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards. Cut horticultural crops. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Mixing fertilizer. Operate climate controls. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Seed cutting. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. 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. Assist in grafting activities. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus.