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Greenhouse Teammate

St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

About the Company

Schenck Farms and Greenhouses has consistently remained a key contributor to the floral industry and the City of St. Catharines since it was established it in 1891. Today, the site is populated with an impressive cluster of greenhouses. It holds 420,000 square feet of greenhouse space growing: Begonias; Kalanchoes; Geranium cuttings and a variety of floral products. Schenck Farms & Greenhouses remains a family business, passed down from a generation of pride and experience.

About the Role

Main Responsibilities:
• Planting and caring for greenhouse-grown potted plants, bedding plants, and hanging baskets.
• Cleaning and sterilizing greenhouse benches and tables.
• Arranging and spacing potted plants for optimal growth.
• Picking and loading plants onto racks for shipment to customers.

Who are we looking for: We are looking for those who want to remain as Greenhouse Teammates as well as those with potential to move into supervisory positions.

Hourly Rate: $18.50 per hour with incentive to start. Wage Increase after 3 months.
Hours per Week: 8 hours per day Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5pm). Must be available to work additional hours during the week. Weekend work during peak planting and harvesting seasons.
Vacation: 2 weeks with the opportunity to take vacation either as paid time off, or vacation pay payable on each paycheque – your choice.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a greenhouse or farming environment is an asset.

  • High School graduation is necessary. Higher education is an asset.

  • Well-developed computer skills

  • Wonderful personality

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