General Labourer - Greenhouse
Job description
Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first.
With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us. Pure Flavor Farms LP, marketed under the Pure Flavor brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere.
Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.
Job Summary
The General Labour role is responsible for activities that maintain a healthy crop and for harvesting produce that is ready for market.
Responsibilities
Crop maintenance; winding, suckering, de-leafing, lowering and pruning Harvest vegetables; using hand tools such as shears and knives Inspect crop quality; monitor for issues such as diseases, insect pests; report to personnel with authority Responsible for the carefully handling of produce; prevent bruising, or damage to the product; meet quality, food safety and packing standards Communicate frequently with Labour Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging Maintain a clean work area through out shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations Other core expectations as defined by the company Requirements: Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred No previous experience required; general understanding of greenhouse operations preferred Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet Working Conditions: Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.
; flexibility required This role operates in a hot, humid environment, where temperatures range from 90-100°F or more depending on the time of year. Occasional work within a refrigerated packhouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands as well as visual requirements The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds This role regularly requires the employee to work at height up to 15 feet using a platform lifting device or scissor lift If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor Farms today!
Pure Flavor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants that apply will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Protected Veteran, or Disability Status. We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required. Check us out at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department. Check us out at www.pure-flavor.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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