Feenstra Flowers is hiring
Greenhouse Labourer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• No experience (will train)

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Weeding
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Cut flowers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player