Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	Shedden, ON
Date Posted:	Jul 11, 2025
Education:	N/A

Job Description

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38024 John Wise Line
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Canada

Harvesting Labourer
Full-time, Permanent

Reports to:

Greenhouse Supervisor

The Company:
At Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire motivated passionate people that will support our workforce and facilities. We are seeking individuals to join our Greenhouse team in a laborer role. If you enjoy physical Labour, have experience with agriculture or landscaping, and enjoy working as part of a team this position may be for you.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Handling vegetable seedlings throughout production, performing tasks such as; seeding, transplanting, staking, shipping, material handling and cleaning
Physical Labour, repetitive bending over at the waist to tend to vegetable seedlings
Physical tasks include bending, lifting 20-30 lbs., twisting, and standing for extended periods
Examine plants for quality and prepare for shipping
Detect disease and health problems in plants
Fertilize, cultivate, spray, and irrigate plants
Follow bio-security procedures
Set and monitor water lines, air flow, temperature, screens and lighting in facilities
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Maintain and assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure
Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to operate various types of equipment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have reliable transportation
Flexible availability
No education or experience required – We provide training

Physical Location/Working Conditions:

Greenhouse environment in rural area, own transportation required.
Repetitive tasks, combination of standing, bending, walking, crouching
35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening

Wage:
$17.23

This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESA
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php

How to apply:
Submit your resume:

Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Email: employment@ontarioplants.com / Subject title: Greenhouse Labourer – St Thomas
Fax: 519 637 2449
Website: https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment

Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.