Greenhouse Nursery Worker

Description:

While this position is a short-term contract, there may be possibilities for full-time or part-time extension based on the individual’s performance and the needs of the company following the shipping period. Additionally, we are a growing company and always seeking hard working individuals to join our team in the future.

Job Description

• Work with a small nursery team

• Assist with plant pick up and select strongest plants for sale

• Assist with order dispatch

• Keep each order separate and organized

• Prepare orders for packaging

• Packing each order into boxes for shipping

• Cleaning and organizing workstations

• Pruning

• Weeding

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in horticulture or a related field is an asset

• Quick learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Responsible and able to work independently

• Organized and strong attention to detail

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a small team

· Able to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule

• Able to understand and follow directions exactly as given

• Attention to detail

• Health and Safety mindfulness

• Valid G class drivers license (or able to arrange reliable transportation to the nursery)

• Fitness: A variety of tasks require workers to stay in one position over long periods of time: standing, kneeling, sitting. Able to safely lift 40lbs on occasion, and possibly participate in small construction projects.

• Ability to work outdoors in hot summer weather and rain.