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Greenhouse worker

  • On-site
    • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • CA$19 - CA$19 per hour

Job description

At PreFer Industries, we develop and provide the technology to produce smart ingredients and high-quality formulations for various industries.

From naturally sourced ingredients to components with optimized functionalities, we provide a multitude of sustainable solutions.

This enables our customers to meet consumers’ needs, not only in the food industry but in pharma, cosmetic and personal care industries as well.

In this role you will (duties performed in a shift vary based on plant cycle) :

  •          Harvest plants which includes seed collection, plant and soil disposal

  •          Clean the greenhouse and keep it tidy while working

  •          Grow plants by filling pots with soil, sowing seeds, transferring plants larger pots

  •          Monitor plants and report issues

  •          Transient gene transformation by infiltration, collect leaves and process for use in laboratory

  •          Other tasks as required

Job requirements

  •   No prior experience required

  •          Flexible to work on an as required basis

  •          Not afraid of hard work.

  •          You take showing up on time, every time, seriously.

  •          Rock-solid attendance.

  •          You are dedicated and care about the work

  •          Ability to work efficiently and respond quickly to changing priorities

  •          Positive attitude

  •          Strong attention to detail is a must

  •          Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

  •          Able to work in a physically demanding role

  •          Authorized to work in Canada

  •          Must be able to life 50lbs with ease

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for company sponsored work permit or immigration assistance.

Equal Opportunity

At Prefer Industries, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Prefer Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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