Greenhouse worker

Horsting’s Farm Market based in 2540 CARIBOO HWY 97, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 is inviting applications from 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 open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Horsting’s Farm Market
Position: Greenhouse worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 72 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 2540 CARIBOO HWY 97, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for dividing freshly harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate will be responsible for operating climate control systems.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate will be responsible for training trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
  • The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
  • The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
  • The candidate must be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
  • The candidate will be responsible for watering and maintaining plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • 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 will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to 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.
  • The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
  • The candidate should be willing to relocate whether the candidate would be ready to move into a new city/different city for a job.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • Products include bedding plants, berries bushes, cut flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables.

Type of crops

  • Crops include asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, melons, sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience using forklifts, garden tractors, irrigation pumps and equipment, mechanical cultivators, mechanical seeders, mechanical sprayers, and light trucks.

Additional information

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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • 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 are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

47558 YALE ROAD
CHILLIWACK, BC
V2P 7N1

By fax

604-792-7766

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
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