Horticulturist helper

SOUTHSHORE GREENHOUSES INC. in Kingsville, ON is inviting applications for the position of Horticulturist helper. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Required shifts: Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must report signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must clean work areas.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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By mail

1746 SEACLIFF
KINGSVILLE, ON
N9Y 2M6