Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday | 6:30 am to 2:30 pm

Rate: $18.64/hour CAD

Main Duties

• Ensure safe work conditions and practices as outlined in the company Safety, Health & Environmental policies.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Good Production Practices (GPP).
• Main responsibilities are focused on the cutting, take down and staging of matured plants in totes for harvest.
• Post harvest clean up and waste collection are the focus once the days harvest quota is meet.
• Other tasks as needed can include: defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, trimming, packaging, waste disposal and inventory management.
• Physically moving plants via carts and by hand.
• Basic Plant Maintenance.
• Working with other Staff members, Leads and Supervisors to support department requirements.
• Ensure compliance of company safety and quality procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of facility at all times by doing various tasks such as sweeping, mopping and sanitizing tools and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge with GPP and GMP is preferred
• Prior experience working with plants or in a Greenhouse environment is considered an asset
• General labour experience would be an asset
• Interpersonal skills are required for daily interactions with shop floor personnel
• Manual functions require good hand / eye co-ordination
• Position requires standing, lifting, and walking throughout the day

Working Conditions:

• This is a greenhouse working environment, which may have continuous exposure to heat, light and humidity.
• May be required to work on weekends and during holidays, from time to time.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift/move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), standing and bending.
• Manual functions require good hand / eye co-ordination.
• Position requires standing, bending, lifting, and walking throughout the day.

The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) offers:

• 3 weeks paid vacation for new employees
• Comprehensive company-paid health insurance program enrollment on your first day of employment!
• RRSP Match
• Access to the Telus Health Virtual Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Incentive bonus programs (for eligible employees)
• Opportunity for career progression
• Overtime premiums after 40 hours

The Green Organic Dutchman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and persons with disabilities. To request any accommodations, you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact (peopleandculture@bzamc.com)