retail merchandiser

merchandiser

ouvrier de serre

sales account manager

manœuvre

DeVry Greenhouses Ltd.

typical day at work is 7am to 5pm, 10 hour days can make it hard to have a life during the weekdays. you're tired when you get off work since the job is physically demanding and long periods of bending and standing in a hot environment. the company would thrive more if the management was better. there are a lot of overpaid and underworked people in the offices who make you feel less superior since you are doing the grunt work. the culture is nice since you get to meet a lot of people from different places but if you're not dutch, or related to someone who works there... don't expect to get a raise or promotion. there is definitely favoritism that goes on behind closed doors which makes it less than desirable to work there. The foreign workers are treated likes slaves.

Overall it was a pretty good company to work with. As a merchandiser you get to pick your hours and the stores always have really nice employees to interact with. I got given hours for the week and had to complete them whenever the stores were open. So it was super flexible. They are also very flexible with being part-time or full-time. I mostly worked with whichever employees were at the stores but other than that I just had management that I worked with. I had a poor training experience though so at some of the stores I had no idea what to do, which is rough because you report on your daily work.

The only reason I left was becuase I couldn’t afford the drive anymore. I really enjoyed the work because it felt like a different job every month. If your someone who enjoys physical work and being a part of a team this is a perfect job! Especially if you have a green thumb!

Over half the workers are Mexicans but they were always super nice and welcoming, even eager to teach people basic Spanish!

There are a few downs like having a hot and humid environment, but it’s expected in a greenhouse, sometimes the jobs are menial but as I said before they change often.

The fundraising team is part of the sales team at DeVry Greenhouses but has their own website, programs, and goals. There is a lot of teamwork and it can be challenging to work with the needs of other departments during busy season. I work long hours when it is really busy but get extra time off for Christmas holidays and summer break. Great family company that is flexible on hours, promotes education, and always looking for ways to improve. The greenhouse labour is really hard work for long hours so I couldn't do that.

I have worked at DeVry for many years through various positions and can attest that it is an amazing company to work for. 

The owners are down to earth and have great values.  They really care about the company and quality of plants and it shines through. 

There are always opportunities to advance  as employees show growth and a desire to learn. 

Regular team barbecues are very nice and plant allowances each season are a perk. 

We get to grow beautiful plants and trees for some amazing stores.  Yes, spring and winter are busy and mentally demanding but also very rewarding. 

Devry greenhouses it’s a great company to work with, they pay holidays and you don’t have to work the holidays, you can also get lots of hours, the environment is quiet hot in summer but the schedule is great from 6:30 am to 2:30 and it changes on September from 7:00am to 5:00pm I would definitely suggest to work there because they are really flexible with your days, plans, and you can get days off without a problem at any time of the year, also on Christmas you get 2 weeks off. I love this place. I definitely recommend it.

I really enjoyed working at DeVry Greenhouses. Everyone there is very accepting and supportive towards their coworkers and generally crew morale is very high. Employees are given lots of opportunities to work extra hours if requested. Workplace management is good, however there is room for improvement.


As a merchandising team we were given a list of stores to look after, and we were afforded the freedom to use our own discretion on how long we'd work at each store. This work style was highly effective and motivated us to be our own bosses and make our own decisions based on the work load and demands of each location.
Devry is very laid back and friendly to its employees. I would definitely return for next season.

Overall a stable and comfortable place to work, with decently fair pay and benefits. Staff are expected to work hard and the hours can be seasonally long during the busy time - however you are paid hourly so it feels fair. Office staff have lots of freedom to pursue work projects with few barriers. Lots of opportunity for new roles/responsibilities and advancement if you show your dedication. 

DeVry is a fast paced, collaborative environment with excellent team focused atmosphere, and the ability to run the business like you own it.  If you are looking for an 'easy job' I would not recommend DeVry, but if you are focused on your personal growth and contributing to a bigger purpose and company, I'd suggest DeVry. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
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Manœuvre 7 salaries reported	$18.24 per hour

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