Greenhouse General Labourer

Location: Freeman Herbs, 4075 North Service Rd, Lincoln, ON, L3J 1J4
Department: Production and/or Distribution
Job Type: Full-time / On-site

About Us

At Freeman Herbs, we're passionate about growing fresh, high-quality herbs and vegetables. Every day, we focus on quality, service, and innovation, striving to positively impact the lives of our employees, families, and customers. We're looking for motivated individuals to join our greenhouse team and help bring our mission, vision and values to life through our fresh herbs and vegetables.

About the Role:

As a Greenhouse General Labourer, you will play a vital role in either production or distribution, supporting daily greenhouse operations such as filling trays with soil/plants, sleeving, tagging, and labeling plants, and preparing orders for shipment. You'll work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill trays with pots

• Fill pots with soil efficiently and accurately

• Plant and transplant herbs or vegetables

• Ensure plants are to spec

• Maintain clean and organized work areas before, during, and after shifts

• Sleeve, tag, label, and prop plants as per order requirements

• Box, wrap, and prepare plants for shipping

• Ensure correct product counts and quality standards are met before shipment

General Greenhouse Duties:

• Monitor plant health; report pests, diseases, or damage to supervisor
• Follow established GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and health and safety protocols
• Perform general setup, cleanup, and other tasks as assigned
• Work to ensure daily production and distribution targets are met

What We're Looking For

Experience and Requirements:

• Previous greenhouse or agricultural experience
• Must wear CSA-approved steel-toe boots/shoes at all times
• Comfortable with physical labour: standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in a warm and humid greenhouse environment
• Strong attention to detail to ensure plant health and product quality
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Adaptability to changing tasks, weather conditions, and seasonal workloads
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures
• Willingness to work extra hours during peak seasons and including possible Saturdays

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Paid time off
• RRSP matching after one year of employment

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received for accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.