Greenhouse labourer
JAMCO Growers Ltd situated in Redcliff, AB is currently looking for applications for the role of Greenhouse labourer who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Greenhouse labourer has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: JAMCO Growers Ltd
Position: Greenhouse labourer
No. of vacancies: 8
Salary: $17.44 hourly / 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Redcliff, AB
Job Description
- The candidate must clean the crops.
- The candidate must cultivate on a vertical farming system.
- The candidate must deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening.
- The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate will be responsible for guiding growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
- The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
- The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work at heights.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- 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.
- The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- The products include hydroponic horticultural products and vegetables.
Type of crops
- Crops include bell peppers, cucumbers, greenhouse tomatoes and greenhouse vegetables.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
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