Company Profile Vision Greens (visionsgreens.ca) is a Welland-based vertical farming organization dedicated to bringing suitable produce to all Canadians. Our controlled environment facility uses patented space technology to produce 1 million pounds of leafy greens annually, using up to 95% less water and 95% less land than a traditional Canadian crop farm. Our lettuce is sustainably grown, pesticide-free, longer-lasting and better tasting than other packages lettuces, which is why it's called the World's Best Lettuce. It's an exciting time to join Vision Greens, as we rapidly expand our growing operations and customer base, which includes some of Canada's largest retail and food service accounts such as Metro, Loblaws and Sysco. Vision Greens is a company recognized for its quality, integrity and intelligence, and we seek to hire people who display these qualities. Employer Information Company's Legal Name: Vision Greens Inc. Company's Operating Name: Vision Greens Inc. Business Address: 30 - 2472 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 5J9 Position Description Position: Greenhouse Worker (Lettuce Production) Type of employment: Full-Time; Permanent No of positions: 15 Anticipated Start date: As soon as possible Work Location: 392 Enterprise Drive, Welland, Ontario L3B 5N7 Salary and Benefits Salary: $17.50 per hour Vacation Pay, Paid Sick Leave Stable & full-time employment If needed, we offer housing for $30 per week. We'll also cover your relocation costs and private health insurance until you're enrolled in the provincial health plan. Additionally, we provide daily transport from your accommodation to the farm. Job Responsibilities · Prepare soil; assist and expedite the entire grow process from seed to the harvesting and shipment of fully grown packaged salad greens. · Plant care including weeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying etc. · Clean and sanitize all working areas and trays. · Observe all food safety and health and safety protocols. · Help in the seeding, transplantation and harvesting of the produce. · Conduct daily maintenance checks in accordance with prescribed Operating Procedures. · Prepare boxes, pack and weigh product, complete production forms and ready the boxes for shipment. · Pack product in a cold room maintained at 4 degrees centigrade · Operate equipment as required. · Load/Unload trays · Clean-up prior to vacating any work area. Job Requirements · No experience required; we will train. · No education and language requirements. · Ability to work long hours in a cold room. · Standing/bending for long periods in a humid greenhouse environment. How to apply? Email: oliver@visiongreens.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All Vision Greens produce is Ready to Eat and can be consumed direct from the package.