26 Oct
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Nature Fresh Farms
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Leamington
26 Oct
Nature Fresh Farms
Leamington
Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team
Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms® , we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.
Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future . Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce . While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.
Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:
- Innovation and conservation
- Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
- Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all
We are currently looking to fill 10 full-time, permanent positions for Greenhouse Worker in our Greenhouse Department at our Leamington ON facility.
What You'll Do:
Greenhouse Workers have a very large variety of tasks that can vary from day to day. They are each assigned their own section and once completed will be assigned in other areas of work as needed. If urgent tasks arise elsewhere, they may be redirected throughout the week.
- Crop Start up: Placing coco slabs, filling buckets placing drip hose, rolling out plastic/tarp, planting tying strings, clipping plants etc.
- Crop Cleanout: Rolling tarp, removing plants, sweeping, cleaning out plants debris, basic maintenance, washing and sanitizing the greenhouse.
- Crop Maintenance: Clipping, twisting, suckering, de-leafing, fruit pruning, lowering the plants, scout for pest & disease,
applying biologicals, spraying, checking irrigation, applying fertilizer.
- Product Prep for Market: Picking the product, sorting product, packaging product, box making, stacking, tagging, cart driving, and machine operator.
- Loading, unloading, and transferring farm produce and products for transport using a forklift or hand jack.
- Move skids of crates with farm produce accordingly within the production area and ensure packing lines have the correct produce. Work closely with the Supervisor regularly on order schedules & needs.
- Move, relocate and stack materials in appropriate areas. Ensuring secure and efficient handling of goods and materials.
- Validate & track inventory of incoming and outgoing items, ensuring correct quantity and product types according to orders. Use an electronic device to record pallet and product movements (with a scan device)
- Inspect and verify product and match with pick tickets. Accurately completing all related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Inspect and report minor & major maintenance needs on the cart of forklift and other equipment.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Ensure all walkways are kept free of debris to prevent slips, trips and falls, as well as clean up any items lying around, such as cords, baskets, etc.
- Dump the garbage bins outside to the compost & garbage bin dumpsters.
- Continuous general cleanup inside/outside the greenhouse and all related areas. General Maintenance.
- Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
- This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.
What You Bring:
- Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential, we are willing to train.
- Education is not a requirement.
- Work is physically demanding, fast paced and climates can vary from warm to cold.
- Environment can at times be humid.
- Hours will fluctuate to reflect ongoing needs of the business - average 40-60 hours be week.
- Must be available Monday-Saturday, and in some instances able to rotate on afternoon shift as required. Afternoon shift schedule is Sunday-Friday.
- Uniforms will be provided by the company should the employee choose. The employee will be responsible for uniform cleaning fees which varies between $ depending on the style.
What To Expect:
- There will be walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stretching, twisting, reaching and kneeling throughout the day
- Working at heights and lifting 15-25Ibs.
- The greenhouse/warehouse may be hot, wet, humid or cold at any time during the year
- Working with/around bees, various pests and diseases on tomatoes or peppers
- Able to work well with minimal supervision for the majority of the day
- Must be able to stand for extended peri
📌 Greenhouse Worker (Leamington)
🏢 Nature Fresh Farms
📍 Leamington