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greenhouse labourer
from 37 960 $
The Honest Fresh Produce IncKelowna
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation provided
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Harvest seedlings
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Operate climate controls
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
- Mix and prepare soils
- Plant bulbs and seeds
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Assist in grafting activities
- Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Asparagus
- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflowers
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Greenhouse tomatoes
- Greenhouse vegetables
- Herbs
- Melons
- Onions
- Soybeans
- Tomatoes
Equipment and machinery experience
- Garden tractors
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Mechanical seeder
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Market insight
39% below median62 160 $
62 160 $62 160 $
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