Hydroponics Grower - Relocate to Leamington (Windsor Area)
We are the largest greenhouse cucumber producer in North America and are seeking an experienced Grower to join their team. Reporting to the Master Grower, your diploma/degree in agriculture, coupled with years of hands-on greenhouse operations experience, leadership and diplomacy abilities, as well as advanced know-how of plant nutrition, at all crop growth stages, are required, to step into this role with confidence.
What’s in it for you:
- Work for a leader in the produce industry - our facility is new, modern, and has the latest technology available
- Leamington offers a small town lifestyle, while also being within 50KM of Windsor, Chatham-Kent - housing marketing is affordable
- Work with an awesome team of tenured staff and industry professionals
What we’re looking for:
- Greenhouse experience is preferred
- Knowledge of irrigation systems/strategies for optimal greenhouse environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines to ensure crop work is completed on time
- Ability to work in a multilingual environment and be a team player
- Good computer skills within Microsoft Office an Asset
What you’ll be doing:
- Working on irrigation systems/strategies for optimal greenhouse environment
- Assess and interpret water samples/sheets
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Response:
Daily temperature checks for all employees upon arrival
Mandatory masks policy throughout the facility
Gloves and masks provided daily
Video interviews available
Additional wash/sanitation stations
Work remotely:
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place