Nursery labourer
Sheridan Nurseries Limited based in Georgetown, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nursery labourer 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend and Morning.
Employer Name: Sheridan Nurseries Limited
Position: Nursery labourer
No. of vacancies: 50
Salary: $15.83 hourly 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Georgetown, ON
Job Description
- The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
- The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
- The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
- The candidate will be in charge of harvesting seedlings.
- The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
- The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
- The candidate will be expected to dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
- The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- The candidate will be expected to plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be in charge of hoeing crops.
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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- 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.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, hot and dusty conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, ferns, native plants, perennials, ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges, seasonal plants and vegetables.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must be bondable.
Transportation/travel information
- 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 must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, and On-site amenities.
How to Apply
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