Greenhouse Worker

Pomas Farms Inc. based in 1057 Highway 77, Staples, ON N0P 2J0 is looking suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse Worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or Permanent employment. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Greenhouse Worker has been approved by the LMIA

Employer Name: Pomas Farms Inc.
Position: Greenhouse Worker
No. of vacancies: 60
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week Bonus
Employment type: Full time, Permanent employment
Location: 1057 Highway 77, Staples, ON N0P 2J0

Type of Product: Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of Crops: Bell peppers, Greenhouse vegetables

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 .
Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
The candidate would be responsible for cleaning crops.
The candidate will be required to perform brush collecting.
The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
The candidate would be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
The candidate will be required to do regular weeding activity in the farm.
The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.
The candidate will be required to perform regular green house cleaning activity.
The candidate will be required to perform the deleafing method.
The candidate will be required to perform suckering, tying, and lowering tasks.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
The candidate should have good communication skill.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be authentic.
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should be able to handle weight.
The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check
The candidate would be in charge of transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings
The candidate would be responsible for protecting plants from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
The candidates would be in charge of reporting any signs of insect or disease damage.
The candidate would be in charge of potting and re-potting plants
The candidate would be in charge of planting bulbs and seeds.
The candidate would be in charge of mixing and preparing soils.
The candidate would be in charge of assisting with the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
The candidate would be responsible for applying fertilizers
The candidate would be in charge of watering and caring for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
The candidate will be required to clean work area.
The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
The candidate would be responsible for monitoring plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops.
The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
The candidate will be required to check every item to ensure farm’s standard while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold.
The candidate would be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand
The candidate will be required to spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
The candidate will be responsible for positioning and controlling greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems in order to water plants and fields.
The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
The candidate would be in charge of vegetable culling.
The candidate should be responsible in keeping record information such as pesticide use and yields.
The candidate should have the capability to detect disease and health problems in crops.
The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
The candidate would be responsible for selecting and picking of produce according to size and ripeness and disregard rotting and over ripped produce.
The candidate would be responsible for grading, sorting and packing of produce into containers
The candidate would be responsible in participating the post-harvesting stage of crops and assist in packing them securely for storage purposes.
The candidate will be required to regularly update farm manager about crop progress.
The candidate need to clear and maintain irrigation ditches.
The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
The candidate will be expected to keep inventory and order materials as needed.

Work Site Environment

The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
The candidates will be required to work in confined spaces.
The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty and hot or cold environments.
Work places are completely smoke free.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
The candidate should have good communication skill.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended period.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed

Work Location Information

The candidates will be required to work in Rural area.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

In person

1057 Highway 77
Staples, ON
N0P 2J0 Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM