Greenhouse Worker

at  Linden Lane Farms

Greenhouse Workers are vital to the greenhouse portion of the operation by carrying out the day-to-day tasks needed to meet the production and sales goals. Greenhouse Workers report to the Greenhouse Manager. While tasks are seasonal, Greenhouse Workers gain experience in areas including seeding, planting, plant care, and harvest, as well as customer service and post-harvest. While we do our best to be ergonomic, farm work still involves long hours spent standing, bending, squatting and kneeling in all weather conditions while carrying out repetitive tasks. Depending on an individual’s skills and experience, they may be assigned to take a leading role in certain tasks.
Long English and Mini English Cucumbers, Cherry and Beefsteak Tomatoes, Bell, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Microgreens and Basil are the main greenhouse crops. Additionally our greenhouses produce transplants for both field production and our annual spring plant sale, as well as manage the nursery plant stock.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in farming and preferably have greenhouse or some on-farm work experience. You are a self-motivated, results-oriented person with a positive attitude who can effectively communicate and work comfortably in a fast-paced farm environment. You enjoy being outside, working as part of a team and performing a variety of farm-related tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior organic vegetable experience is preferred but not required
• Physically fit; able to bend for long periods of time, lift items up to 20kg
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout long days of physical, repetitive work in all weather conditions
• Able to take direction, learn quickly, ask for help and clarity as needed, and accept and act on constructive feedback
• Ability to work well in both a group setting and independently
• Takes initiative and pays attention to detail and quality
• Able to work in all weather conditions (rain, sun, or snow)
• Flexible; able to adapt to shifting priorities and conditions and help out where needed including extended hours and weekend/holiday work
• Reliable means of transport required
• Basic English language required

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Production Work: Seeding, transplanting, weeding and crop care (irrigation, pruning, trellising, etc.) using tools, small equipment and by hand
• Harvest & Pack Shed Work: Harvesting efficiently, safely and consistently, rinsing, bunching and packaging products, cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers and tools
• Adhering to farm protocols and policies, which include food safety, farm safety, organic certification, and animal welfare standards
• Communicating with manager and supervisors daily regarding work needs
• Attending farmer’s markets when needed
• Other farm duties as required